YEARLY HIGH
5230.5533 KMF
YEARLY LOW
101.1141 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.6078 KMF

2018 MYR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 5230.5533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 101.1141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5129.4392 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 102.0151 to the December average rate of 103.7138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5230.5533 was up 4866.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 105.3167, 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 104,611,065 KMF
2017 Average 2,029,513 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 2,022,281 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,588,783.76 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

291.5486
84.6542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to KMF 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 103.2773, compared to 131.9384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.6610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.2773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.9384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5127.9044 KMF (High: 5230.5533 / Low: 102.6489). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5142 KMF (High: 106.3916 / Low: 104.8774).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5127.9044
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 170.5936 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -170.5936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 274.3074) against the same month in 2017 (average: 100.6667), the exchange rate shifted by +173.6407 (+172.49%).

2018 Avg (November) 274.3074
2017 Avg (November) 100.6667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 103.0085 101.1141 102.0151
February 102.9330 101.1246 101.8954
March 103.4653 101.6340 102.2690
April 104.0981 102.3432 103.2441
May 106.5508 102.5025 104.6813
June 106.3916 104.8774 105.5591
July 105.5040 103.3442 104.0558
August 105.7254 103.2549 104.3647
September 103.4957 101.1317 102.1432
October 104.0865 101.9999 103.0452
November 5230.5533 102.6489 274.3074
December 104.6285 102.9289 103.7138