2018 MYR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1785 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.1712 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1749 XDR

2018 MYR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.1785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1758 to the December average rate of 0.1723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1785 was up 2.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1738, 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 3,570 XDR

2017 Average 3,356 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 3,423 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.85 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1780

0.1713

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MYR to XDR 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 0.1765, compared to 0.1732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1765

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0047 XDR (High: 0.1779 / Low: 0.1732). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XDR (High: 0.1731 / Low: 0.1719).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1774) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+6.34%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1774

2017 Avg (April) 0.1668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1773	0.1729	0.1758
February	0.1767	0.1749	0.1759
March	0.1781	0.1754	0.1763
April	0.1785	0.1764	0.1774
May	0.1779	0.1732	0.1767
June	0.1777	0.1761	0.1769
July	0.1767	0.1750	0.1758
August	0.1753	0.1729	0.1746
September	0.1732	0.1719	0.1724
October	0.1731	0.1719	0.1724
November	0.1727	0.1712	0.1719
December	0.1734	0.1712	0.1723