YEARLY HIGH
0.9431 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.8513 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8946 PLN

2018 MYR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.9431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.8513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0918 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8623 to the December average rate of 0.9038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9431 was up 0.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9404, 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 18,862 PLN
2017 Average 17,547 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 17,025 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,836.68 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9285
0.8563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PLN 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 0.8856, compared to 0.9037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0536 PLN (High: 0.9431 / Low: 0.8895). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 PLN (High: 0.9101 / Low: 0.8920).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0536
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.9131) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0334 (+3.80%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.9131
2017 Avg (May) 0.8797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8761 0.8564 0.8623
February 0.8744 0.8513 0.8627
March 0.8861 0.8651 0.8742
April 0.8944 0.8631 0.8787
May 0.9431 0.8895 0.9131
June 0.9339 0.9087 0.9225
July 0.9349 0.8989 0.9134
August 0.9286 0.8873 0.9072
September 0.9010 0.8785 0.8919
October 0.9171 0.8912 0.9012
November 0.9167 0.8974 0.9043
December 0.9101 0.8920 0.9038