2018 MYR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

150.7445 SOS

YEARLY LOW

137.0366 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

143.5478 SOS

2018 MYR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 150.7445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 137.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.7078 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.6158 to the December average rate of 139.0029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 150.7445 was up 3.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 145.5181, 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 3,014,889 SOS

2017 Average 2,695,704 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,740,733 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 274,156.26 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

149.8372

137.4566

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SOS 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 146.9942, compared to 140.1015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.9942

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.1015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 8.3158 SOS (High: 150.3403 / Low: 142.0245). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4053 SOS (High: 140.5761 / Low: 139.1708).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.3158

September Spread (Stable) ±1.4053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.3837 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 148.8055) against the same month in 2017 (average: 130.2309), the exchange rate shifted by +18.5746 (+14.26%).

2018 Avg (March) 148.8055

2017 Avg (March) 130.2309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	150.3403	142.0245	146.6158
February	149.8393	146.6747	148.4500
March	150.7445	147.4979	148.8055
April	150.6991	145.9543	148.5916
May	147.4432	142.6288	145.2079
June	145.8190	142.9852	144.2947
July	143.8364	141.4350	142.8356
August	142.3817	140.2859	141.2666
September	140.5761	139.1708	139.7250
October	139.8583	137.9223	139.2904
November	139.6403	137.0366	138.4883
December	140.1679	138.1576	139.0029