2018 MYR to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5807 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.5381 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5634 TOP

2018 MYR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.5807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.5381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0426 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5682 to the December average rate of 0.5458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5807 was up 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5668, 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 11,615 TOP

2017 Average 10,545 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,763 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 852.31 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5747

0.5432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to TOP 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 0.5696, compared to 0.5572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5696

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0328 TOP (High: 0.5807 / Low: 0.5479). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 TOP (High: 0.5612 / Low: 0.5564).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.5704) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0339 (+6.32%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.5704

2017 Avg (May) 0.5365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5791	0.5574	0.5682
February	0.5717	0.5612	0.5659
March	0.5783	0.5643	0.5695
April	0.5788	0.5641	0.5720
May	0.5807	0.5479	0.5704
June	0.5755	0.5690	0.5715
July	0.5779	0.5685	0.5718
August	0.5682	0.5599	0.5645
September	0.5612	0.5564	0.5582
October	0.5581	0.5503	0.5542
November	0.5534	0.5461	0.5484
December	0.5515	0.5381	0.5458