YEARLY HIGH
92.3001 MRO
YEARLY LOW
49.9772 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.1242 MRO

2018 MYR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 92.3001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 49.9772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.3229 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.7396 to the December average rate of 85.5675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 92.3001 was up 5.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 87.7435, 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 1,846,001 MRO
2017 Average 1,675,407 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 999,543 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 846,458.00 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

92.2431
82.7181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MRO 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 90.2833, compared to 85.9651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.2833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.9651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 36.3442 MRO (High: 86.3214 / Low: 49.9772). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7517 MRO (High: 86.7136 / Low: 85.9620).

October Spread (Volatile) ±36.3442
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7517

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.7819 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 91.0992) against the same month in 2017 (average: 80.9335), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1658 (+12.56%).

2018 Avg (March) 91.0992
2017 Avg (March) 80.9335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.7527 87.2307 89.7396
February 91.4470 89.7190 90.8308
March 92.3001 90.5788 91.0992
April 92.1802 90.7111 91.4493
May 90.7816 87.9881 89.5934
June 89.5260 87.9293 88.9877
July 88.4962 87.5077 87.9521
August 87.5446 86.5119 87.1184
September 86.7136 85.9620 86.2938
October 86.3214 49.9772 83.5119
November 85.9909 84.9999 85.3471
December 86.3884 85.1115 85.5675