2018 MYR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2050.5927 SLL

YEARLY LOW

1553.1553 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1911.1817 SLL

2018 MYR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 2050.5927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 1553.1553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 497.4374 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1938.2661 to the December average rate of 2010.9569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2050.5927 was up 8.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 1884.3284, 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 41,011,854 SLL

2017 Average 34,817,020 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 31,063,106 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,948,747.66 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2071.8973

1534.0796

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SLL 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 1920.3241, compared to 1902.0392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.2849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1920.3241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1902.0392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 456.9476 SLL (High: 2050.5927 / Low: 1593.6451). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.6653 SLL (High: 2037.8917 / Low: 2020.2263).

August Spread (Volatile) ±456.9476

September Spread (Stable) ±17.6653

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 243.5157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -243.5157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1772.3978) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1757.2464), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1514 (+0.86%).

2018 Avg (August) 1772.3978

2017 Avg (August) 1757.2464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1981.2352	1883.8947	1938.2661
February	1978.9832	1939.6597	1961.1977
March	2006.4915	1951.1210	1966.2064
April	2003.8860	1962.2975	1979.3116
May	1988.6851	1914.5530	1960.2393
June	1969.7923	1559.4866	1716.7236
July	1612.0968	1553.1553	1578.8977
August	2050.5927	1593.6451	1772.3978
September	2037.8917	2020.2263	2027.0792
October	2026.5700	2005.0185	2017.1266
November	2020.9076	1997.6162	2005.7770
December	2030.2480	2000.2384	2010.9569