YEARLY HIGH
3.6229 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.2471 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3769 SCR

2018 MYR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 3.6229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 3.2471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3758 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5179 to the December average rate of 3.2776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.6229 was up 4.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4604, 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 72,457 SCR
2017 Average 63,248 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 64,941 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,515.59 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.5434
3.2382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SCR 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 3.4559, compared to 3.2979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2217 SCR (High: 3.5495 / Low: 3.3277). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0351 SCR (High: 3.3657 / Low: 3.3306).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2217
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0682 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.5179) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.0003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5176 (+17.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.5179
2017 Avg (January) 3.0003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6229 3.4256 3.5179
February 3.5892 3.4003 3.4797
March 3.6179 3.4331 3.4948
April 3.5603 3.4300 3.4661
May 3.5495 3.3277 3.3979
June 3.4011 3.3490 3.3791
July 3.3657 3.3306 3.3461
August 3.3391 3.2977 3.3202
September 3.4655 3.2769 3.2983
October 3.3481 3.2573 3.2813
November 3.2853 3.2471 3.2636
December 3.3342 3.2521 3.2776