YEARLY HIGH
68.1506 YER
YEARLY LOW
59.5953 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.0966 YER

2018 MYR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 68.1506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 59.5953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5553 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.2908 to the December average rate of 60.0002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68.1506 was up 10.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 61.6350, 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 1,363,013 YER
2017 Average 1,164,890 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,191,906 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,106.49 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

64.8372
59.3960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to YER 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 63.6083, compared to 60.5848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.6083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.5848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 4.4592 YER (High: 68.1506 / Low: 63.6914). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5271 YER (High: 60.8087 / Low: 60.2816).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.4592
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5271

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 1.3493 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 64.3623) against the same month in 2017 (average: 56.3015), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0608 (+14.32%).

2018 Avg (March) 64.3623
2017 Avg (March) 56.3015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.6029 61.6342 63.2908
February 64.3795 63.2771 63.9748
March 68.1506 63.6914 64.3623
April 64.7980 63.8143 64.3838
May 63.8229 61.8652 63.0345
June 63.0036 61.9108 62.6040
July 62.2393 61.5129 61.8409
August 61.5519 60.6672 61.1531
September 60.8087 60.2816 60.4804
October 60.4597 59.8162 60.1847
November 60.3079 59.5953 59.8494
December 60.5688 59.6974 60.0002