2018 MYR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

392.5838 LBP

YEARLY LOW

358.4212 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

375.1582 LBP

2018 MYR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 392.5838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 358.4212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.1626 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 382.9152 to the December average rate of 361.7095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 392.5838 was up 4.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 374.8146, 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 7,851,676 LBP

2017 Average 7,024,139 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 7,168,423 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 683,252.65 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

391.7156

358.8975

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LBP 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 384.3589, compared to 365.9575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.4014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 384.3589

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 365.9575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 18.5485 LBP (High: 389.9814 / Low: 371.4329). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5524 LBP (High: 368.5525 / Low: 364.0001).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.5485

September Spread (Stable) ±4.5524

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 7.8632 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 388.0159) against the same month in 2017 (average: 339.0060), the exchange rate shifted by +49.0100 (+14.46%).

2018 Avg (March) 388.0159

2017 Avg (March) 339.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	389.9814	371.4329	382.9152
February	390.1702	382.6324	386.9529
March	392.5838	384.8327	388.0159
April	392.2313	385.2059	388.9808
May	387.9364	374.7899	381.1176
June	382.1945	373.5544	378.1711
July	376.7454	369.4871	373.4323
August	372.8726	366.9018	369.6141
September	368.5525	364.0001	365.7283
October	365.5633	360.6991	363.6286
November	363.9938	358.4212	361.6324
December	365.3247	359.5184	361.7095