2018 MYR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.9647 LRD

YEARLY LOW

30.8961 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.6159 LRD

2018 MYR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 39.9647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 30.8961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0686 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0814 to the December average rate of 37.7741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.9647 was up 29.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.9006, 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 799,294 LRD

2017 Average 487,776 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 617,923 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,371.15 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.9717

31.4550

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LRD 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 33.4993, compared to 37.7324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.4993

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.7324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 2.7827 LRD (High: 39.9647 / Low: 37.1819). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4063 LRD (High: 37.8361 / Low: 37.4298).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.7827

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4063

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8553 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 38.3453) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.6181), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7272 (+77.38%).

2018 Avg (July) 38.3453

2017 Avg (July) 21.6181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.2831	30.8961	32.0814
February	33.3628	31.1389	32.2747
March	34.1070	33.2037	33.5758
April	34.0795	33.4457	33.7250
May	34.7366	32.6728	33.7158
June	37.1819	34.6811	35.6232
July	39.9647	37.1819	38.3453
August	37.7304	37.1954	37.4900
September	38.5998	37.1418	37.4099
October	37.8361	37.4298	37.6619
November	37.9372	37.4788	37.7135
December	38.1193	37.4538	37.7741