YEARLY HIGH
2.2687 SVC
YEARLY LOW
2.0706 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1698 SVC

2018 MYR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 2.2687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 2.0706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1982 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2121 to the December average rate of 2.0972, 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 2.2687 was up 5.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1540, 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 45,375 SVC
2017 Average 40,722 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 41,412 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,963.13 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2666
2.0748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SVC 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 2.2222, compared to 2.1173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1075 SVC (High: 2.2573 / Low: 2.1498). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 SVC (High: 2.1263 / Low: 2.1070).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1075
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

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 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.2409) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2716 (+13.79%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.2409
2017 Avg (March) 1.9693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2573 2.1498 2.2121
February 2.2514 2.2124 2.2368
March 2.2687 2.2252 2.2409
April 2.2677 2.2324 2.2506
May 2.2373 2.1624 2.2038
June 2.2075 2.1650 2.1889
July 2.1761 2.1522 2.1616
August 2.1523 2.1219 2.1367
September 2.1263 2.1070 2.1145
October 2.1145 2.0860 2.1031
November 2.1091 2.0706 2.0908
December 2.1183 2.0863 2.0972