2018 MYR to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2593 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.2381 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2480 USD

2018 MYR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.2593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.2381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2529 to the December average rate of 0.2397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2593 was up 5.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2462, 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 5,185 USD

2017 Average 4,655 USD

Yearly Trough Low 4,762 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 423.50 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2591

0.2373

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to USD 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 0.2540, compared to 0.2420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2540

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0119 USD (High: 0.2581 / Low: 0.2462). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 USD (High: 0.2429 / Low: 0.2408).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2561) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0308 (+13.69%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2561

2017 Avg (March) 0.2253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2581	0.2462	0.2529
February	0.2572	0.2527	0.2556
March	0.2593	0.2544	0.2561
April	0.2589	0.2550	0.2572
May	0.2550	0.2472	0.2518
June	0.2517	0.2473	0.2501
July	0.2486	0.2460	0.2470
August	0.2459	0.2423	0.2443
September	0.2429	0.2408	0.2416
October	0.2415	0.2390	0.2404
November	0.2409	0.2381	0.2391
December	0.2420	0.2384	0.2397