2018 MYR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.3357 MDL

YEARLY LOW

4.0212 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.1658 MDL

2018 MYR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 4.3357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 4.0212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3145 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2853 to the December average rate of 4.1163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.3357 was down 4.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5246, 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 86,714 MDL

2017 Average 85,756 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 80,425 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,289.20 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.3077

4.0382

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MDL 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 4.2404, compared to 4.0913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1744 MDL (High: 4.2729 / Low: 4.0985). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0549 MDL (High: 4.1158 / Low: 4.0609).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1744

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0549

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0920 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.2617) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.4888), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2271 (-5.06%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.2617

2017 Avg (February) 4.4888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.3258	4.2044	4.2853
February	4.3357	4.2111	4.2617
March	4.2848	4.2110	4.2440
April	4.2707	4.2140	4.2312
May	4.2729	4.0985	4.2006
June	4.2639	4.1844	4.2197
July	4.1835	4.0784	4.1277
August	4.1000	4.0348	4.0631
September	4.0885	4.0212	4.0607
October	4.1158	4.0609	4.0894
November	4.1151	4.0499	4.0905
December	4.1404	4.0614	4.1163