2018 MYR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5306.6607 STD

YEARLY LOW

5012.0404 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5119.7052 STD

2018 MYR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 5306.6607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 5012.0404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 294.6204 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5105.8861 to the December average rate of 5045.5124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5306.6607 was up 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 5239.1037, 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 106,133,215 STD

2017 Average 101,029,027 STD

Yearly Trough Low 100,240,807 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,892,407.53 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5275.9018

5010.3899

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MYR to STD 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 5145.4587, compared to 5093.9517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 51.5070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5145.4587

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5093.9517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 204.3683 STD (High: 5306.6607 / Low: 5102.2925). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 44.3225 STD (High: 5113.0920 / Low: 5068.7695).

May Spread (Volatile) ±204.3683

September Spread (Stable) ±44.3225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 68.9350 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -68.9350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 5216.5761) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5139.9741), the exchange rate shifted by +76.6020 (+1.49%).

2018 Avg (May) 5216.5761

2017 Avg (May) 5139.9741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5174.5536	5029.9787	5105.8861
February	5114.7405	5047.0115	5073.3765
March	5161.6897	5068.5505	5094.4792
April	5160.3024	5103.5463	5128.6584
May	5306.6607	5102.2925	5216.5761
June	5288.4446	5217.4632	5253.7758
July	5208.4533	5161.2524	5184.8408
August	5171.7093	5101.1970	5142.3272
September	5113.0920	5068.7695	5085.9633
October	5102.3002	5030.6129	5072.5504
November	5070.4788	5012.0404	5032.5159
December	5093.9140	5018.6195	5045.5124