YEARLY HIGH
11.5280 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.7230 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7185 SDG

2018 MYR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.5280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.7230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8050 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7732 to the December average rate of 11.4082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 543.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.5280 was up 568.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7254, 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 230,560 SDG
2017 Average 30,895 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 34,460 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,100.51 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.3717
0.8097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SDG 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 4.0644, compared to 7.3726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.0668 SDG (High: 11.4070 / Low: 4.3402). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0559 SDG (High: 4.3902 / Low: 4.3343).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.0668
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0559

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 0.1074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 11.4082) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6505), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7577 (+591.20%).

2018 Avg (December) 11.4082
2017 Avg (December) 1.6505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8103 1.7230 1.7732
February 4.6430 1.8017 4.2659
March 4.7146 4.5824 4.6321
April 4.6979 4.5930 4.6566
May 4.6330 4.4802 4.5492
June 4.5577 4.4519 4.5096
July 4.4761 4.4168 4.4481
August 4.4271 4.3649 4.4025
September 4.3902 4.3343 4.3549
October 11.4070 4.3402 8.2308
November 11.4827 11.2787 11.3911
December 11.5280 11.3300 11.4082