2018 MYR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.3285 JPY

YEARLY LOW

26.4247 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.3656 JPY

2018 MYR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 28.3285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 26.4247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9038 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0561 to the December average rate of 26.8803, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.3285 was up 1.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.8527, 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 566,570 JPY

2017 Average 522,025 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 528,494 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,076.12 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.1736

26.7627

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to JPY 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 27.6034, compared to 27.1278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.6034

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.1278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.1081 JPY (High: 28.3285 / Low: 27.2204). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4569 JPY (High: 27.7597 / Low: 27.3029).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1081

June Spread (Stable) ±0.4569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4810 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 27.5750) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.4327), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1423 (+8.42%).

2018 Avg (February) 27.5750

2017 Avg (February) 25.4327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.3087	27.7674	28.0561
February	28.3285	27.2204	27.5750
March	27.6914	26.7352	27.1511
April	27.9590	27.3916	27.6800
May	28.0183	27.1504	27.6207
June	27.7597	27.3029	27.5377
July	27.9432	27.2588	27.5156
August	27.4544	26.8258	27.1168
September	27.5170	26.6466	27.0704
October	27.6537	26.8015	27.0992
November	27.3637	26.8420	27.0843
December	27.2690	26.4247	26.8803