2018 MYR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

280.6049 KRW

YEARLY LOW

262.5326 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

272.7322 KRW

2018 MYR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 280.6049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 262.5326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0723 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.5392 to the December average rate of 269.2929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 280.6049 was up 3.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 271.6120, 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 5,612,098 KRW

2017 Average 5,260,045 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 5,250,652 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 361,445.46 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

277.9526

268.5056

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to KRW 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 273.3150, compared to 272.1494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 273.3150

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 272.1494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 13.3505 KRW (High: 275.8832 / Low: 262.5326). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0364 KRW (High: 271.3670 / Low: 266.3306).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.3505

December Spread (Stable) ±5.0364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.9266 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 275.9269) against the same month in 2017 (average: 257.0503), the exchange rate shifted by +18.8766 (+7.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 275.9269

2017 Avg (February) 257.0503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	275.8832	262.5326	269.5392
February	280.6049	273.3183	275.9269
March	277.3084	271.5806	274.4737
April	277.3032	272.1206	275.0274
May	275.0096	266.1404	271.1008
June	278.8575	268.3826	273.8217
July	279.9301	274.7187	277.1654
August	277.4095	268.8581	273.9293
September	274.1908	268.2534	270.6111
October	275.3190	268.9130	272.4827
November	272.4805	267.1853	269.4152
December	271.3670	266.3306	269.2929