2018 NAD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3394 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.2743 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3066 MYR

2018 NAD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.3394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0652 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3246 to the December average rate of 0.2931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3394 was down 4.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,697 MYR

2017 Average 1,617 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 1,371 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.78 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3356

0.2785

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to MYR 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 0.3209, compared to 0.2922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3209

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0257 MYR (High: 0.3078 / Low: 0.2820). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 MYR (High: 0.3345 / Low: 0.3252).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3365), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-1.66%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3309

2017 Avg (February) 0.3365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3308	0.3203	0.3246
February	0.3394	0.3218	0.3309
March	0.3345	0.3252	0.3294
April	0.3273	0.3146	0.3212
May	0.3237	0.3109	0.3173
June	0.3158	0.2912	0.3023
July	0.3086	0.2918	0.3009
August	0.3078	0.2820	0.2924
September	0.2933	0.2743	0.2832
October	0.2926	0.2799	0.2867
November	0.3056	0.2888	0.2967
December	0.3047	0.2865	0.2931