YEARLY HIGH
2.2670 SEK
YEARLY LOW
2.0105 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1545 SEK

2018 MYR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.2670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.0105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2566 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0342 to the December average rate of 2.1663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2670 was up 8.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0851, 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 45,341 SEK
2017 Average 39,731 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 40,209 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,131.37 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2343
2.0160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SEK 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 2.1310, compared to 2.1780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1162 SEK (High: 2.2670 / Low: 2.1508). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0387 SEK (High: 2.1869 / Low: 2.1482).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1162
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0514 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.2046) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1718 (+8.45%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.2046
2017 Avg (May) 2.0328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0540 2.0145 2.0342
February 2.1171 2.0105 2.0567
March 2.1660 2.0848 2.1110
April 2.2301 2.1434 2.1770
May 2.2670 2.1508 2.2046
June 2.2342 2.1592 2.2027
July 2.2202 2.1573 2.1799
August 2.2450 2.1659 2.2161
September 2.2228 2.1199 2.1647
October 2.1979 2.1453 2.1748
November 2.1869 2.1482 2.1660
December 2.1793 2.1386 2.1663