YEARLY HIGH
27.5450 VUV
YEARLY LOW
25.9385 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.7469 VUV

2018 MYR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 27.5450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 25.9385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6065 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6108 to the December average rate of 26.5664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.5450 was up 3.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.5060, 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 550,900 VUV
2017 Average 497,660 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 518,770 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,130.01 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.3352
26.1123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to VUV 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 26.9482, compared to 26.5455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1153 VUV (High: 27.0538 / Low: 25.9385). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2284 VUV (High: 26.3540 / Low: 26.1256).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1153
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2284

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 27.2333) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.7075), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5257 (+10.22%).

2018 Avg (April) 27.2333
2017 Avg (April) 24.7075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.0538 25.9385 26.6108
February 27.3030 26.4079 26.8236
March 27.5213 26.7575 27.0067
April 27.5450 26.9924 27.2333
May 27.4216 26.8451 27.1202
June 27.2983 26.7110 26.8946
July 27.0147 26.6879 26.8116
August 26.6813 26.2927 26.5059
September 26.3540 26.1256 26.2142
October 26.8406 26.2076 26.6932
November 26.7712 26.2603 26.4818
December 26.8985 26.2847 26.5664