2018 MYR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9440 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.8627 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9030 QAR

2018 MYR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.9440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.8627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0814 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9205 to the December average rate of 0.8740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9440 was down 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9471, 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 18,881 QAR

2017 Average 17,122 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 17,253 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,627.38 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9433

0.8635

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to QAR 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 0.9247, compared to 0.8813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9247

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0457 QAR (High: 0.9398 / Low: 0.8942). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 QAR (High: 0.8845 / Low: 0.8767).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0457

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.9327) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1124 (+13.70%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.9327

2017 Avg (March) 0.8204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9398	0.8942	0.9205
February	0.9367	0.9194	0.9306
March	0.9440	0.9267	0.9327
April	0.9428	0.9283	0.9366
May	0.9285	0.8999	0.9169
June	0.9167	0.9006	0.9107
July	0.9051	0.8956	0.8994
August	0.8954	0.8825	0.8892
September	0.8845	0.8767	0.8798
October	0.8795	0.8680	0.8752
November	0.8770	0.8627	0.8702
December	0.8849	0.8680	0.8740