2018 MYR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6592 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6189 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6366 WST

2018 MYR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.6592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.6189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6359 to the December average rate of 0.6251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6592 was up 4.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6304, 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 13,184 WST

2017 Average 11,776 WST

Yearly Trough Low 12,377 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 806.80 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6552

0.6207

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MYR to WST 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 0.6438, compared to 0.6294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0238 WST (High: 0.6477 / Low: 0.6238). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 WST (High: 0.6287 / Low: 0.6233).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.6523) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0697 (+11.96%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.6523

2017 Avg (April) 0.5827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6477	0.6238	0.6359
February	0.6422	0.6325	0.6382
March	0.6573	0.6381	0.6474
April	0.6592	0.6454	0.6523
May	0.6515	0.6344	0.6468
June	0.6459	0.6391	0.6425
July	0.6433	0.6366	0.6399
August	0.6366	0.6273	0.6324
September	0.6287	0.6233	0.6254
October	0.6343	0.6250	0.6300
November	0.6311	0.6189	0.6236
December	0.6312	0.6209	0.6251