YEARLY HIGH
7.4677 UAH
YEARLY LOW
6.4639 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7414 UAH

2018 MYR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 7.4677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 6.4639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0038 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2030 to the December average rate of 6.6500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.4677 was up 7.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.9220, 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 149,355 UAH
2017 Average 123,812 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 129,278 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,076.67 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.2717
6.4472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to UAH 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 6.7943, compared to 6.6886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5457 UAH (High: 7.4677 / Low: 6.9220). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1081 UAH (High: 6.6150 / Low: 6.5069).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5457
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2640 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.2030) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.1105), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0925 (+17.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 7.2030
2017 Avg (January) 6.1105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4677 6.9220 7.2030
February 7.1642 6.8115 6.9390
March 6.8731 6.6418 6.7374
April 6.8641 6.6750 6.7302
May 6.7045 6.4836 6.5941
June 6.6150 6.5069 6.5622
July 6.6390 6.4639 6.5159
August 6.8642 6.6151 6.7230
September 6.8825 6.7713 6.8125
October 6.8299 6.7156 6.7541
November 6.7702 6.5686 6.6758
December 6.7740 6.5478 6.6500