2018 MYR to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

233.3429 KPW

YEARLY LOW

214.2854 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

223.1898 KPW

2018 MYR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 233.3429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 214.2854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0575 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 227.5812 to the December average rate of 215.7165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 233.3429 was up 5.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 221.5985, 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 4,666,858 KPW

2017 Average 4,189,819 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 4,285,708 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 381,149.50 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

233.1476

213.5257

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to KPW 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 228.5662, compared to 217.8134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.7528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 228.5662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 217.8134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 10.6869 KPW (High: 232.2854 / Low: 221.5985). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8950 KPW (High: 218.6058 / Low: 216.7108).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.6869

September Spread (Stable) ±1.8950

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.8571 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 230.5266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 202.7748), the exchange rate shifted by +27.7518 (+13.69%).

2018 Avg (March) 230.5266

2017 Avg (March) 202.7748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	232.2854	221.5985	227.5812
February	231.5114	227.4565	230.0207
March	233.3429	228.9914	230.5266
April	233.0399	229.4729	231.5124
May	229.5040	222.4419	226.6553
June	226.5576	222.6059	225.1008
July	223.7264	221.3750	222.3129
August	221.3205	218.0972	219.8658
September	218.6058	216.7108	217.4459
October	217.3913	215.0795	216.3783
November	216.7839	214.2854	215.1608
December	217.7858	214.5667	215.7165