2018 MYR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0182 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.8824 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9533 SBD

2018 MYR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 2.0182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.8824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1358 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9645 to the December average rate of 1.9375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0182 was up 4.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9305, 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 40,363 SBD

2017 Average 36,363 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 37,648 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,715.45 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0119

1.8964

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SBD 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 1.9816, compared to 1.9250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0934 SBD (High: 1.9933 / Low: 1.8999). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 SBD (High: 1.9184 / Low: 1.9056).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0934

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.9899) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2391 (+13.66%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.9899

2017 Avg (March) 1.7507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0045	1.9112	1.9645
February	1.9967	1.9530	1.9821
March	2.0182	1.9754	1.9899
April	2.0181	1.9843	2.0023
May	1.9877	1.9302	1.9720
June	1.9926	1.9623	1.9789
July	1.9753	1.9397	1.9543
August	1.9400	1.9118	1.9273
September	1.9162	1.8996	1.9061
October	1.9184	1.9056	1.9127
November	1.9282	1.8824	1.9121
December	1.9933	1.8999	1.9375