YEARLY HIGH
25.9640 XPF
YEARLY LOW
24.4509 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.0525 XPF

2018 MYR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 25.9640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 24.4509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5131 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.7328 to the December average rate of 25.1399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.9640 was up 1.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.5795, 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 519,280 XPF
2017 Average 492,790 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 489,017 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,262.92 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.6439
24.6164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to XPF 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 25.0339, compared to 25.0711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.0339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.0711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.0688 XPF (High: 25.9640 / Low: 24.8952). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3444 XPF (High: 25.3693 / Low: 25.0248).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0688
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3444

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5157 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 25.4225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.0868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3357 (+1.34%).

2018 Avg (May) 25.4225
2017 Avg (May) 25.0868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.9451 24.4630 24.7328
February 24.9851 24.4509 24.7020
March 25.1281 24.6140 24.7806
April 25.1966 24.7906 25.0070
May 25.9640 24.8952 25.4225
June 25.8922 25.2924 25.5583
July 25.3693 25.0248 25.2063
August 25.6598 24.6957 25.2623
September 24.9909 24.4842 24.7466
October 25.2040 24.7602 24.9725
November 25.4073 24.8643 25.0989
December 25.3662 24.8449 25.1399