YEARLY HIGH
17.8898 INR
YEARLY LOW
15.7286 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9408 INR

2018 MYR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 17.8898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 15.7286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1612 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0939 to the December average rate of 16.9559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.8898 was up 12.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.8435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 357,795 INR
2017 Average 302,965 INR
Yearly Trough Low 314,572 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,223.06 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.8658
15.9328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to INR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.6794, compared to 17.2021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.8649 INR (High: 17.5446 / Low: 16.6797). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1963 INR (High: 17.0668 / Low: 16.8706).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8649
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1963

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5298 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 17.7047) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.3861), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3186 (+15.07%).

2018 Avg (October) 17.7047
2017 Avg (October) 15.3861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.4159 15.7286 16.0939
February 16.6660 16.2306 16.4725
March 16.8938 16.5883 16.6583
April 17.1057 16.7557 16.8924
May 17.3104 16.6458 17.0060
June 17.1053 16.7843 16.9535
July 17.0668 16.8706 16.9637
August 17.2657 16.7826 16.9885
September 17.6005 17.2330 17.4250
October 17.8898 17.5149 17.7047
November 17.5446 16.6797 17.1750
December 17.3761 16.6631 16.9559