YEARLY HIGH
0.8369 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.7959 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8146 PEN

2018 MYR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.8369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.7959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0410 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8132 to the December average rate of 0.8064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8369 was up 3.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8067, 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 16,738 PEN
2017 Average 15,177 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 15,919 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 819.15 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8358
0.7963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PEN 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 0.8249, compared to 0.8044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0324 PEN (High: 0.8295 / Low: 0.7971). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 PEN (High: 0.8045 / Low: 0.7962).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.8309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0929 (+12.58%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.8309
2017 Avg (April) 0.7380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8295 0.7971 0.8132
February 0.8368 0.8231 0.8303
March 0.8366 0.8246 0.8325
April 0.8369 0.8254 0.8309
May 0.8316 0.8138 0.8242
June 0.8232 0.8094 0.8180
July 0.8152 0.8050 0.8092
August 0.8100 0.7986 0.8038
September 0.8052 0.7959 0.7996
October 0.8045 0.7962 0.8011
November 0.8101 0.8013 0.8065
December 0.8175 0.7964 0.8064