2018 NPR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0398 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.0349 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0369 MYR

2018 NPR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0389 to the December average rate of 0.0369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0398 was down 7.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 199 MYR

2017 Average 206 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 175 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.45 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0392

0.0350

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NPR 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 0.0375, compared to 0.0364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0375

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 MYR (High: 0.0375 / Low: 0.0354). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MYR (High: 0.0371 / Low: 0.0366).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0389) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0409), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-5.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0389

2017 Avg (January) 0.0409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0398	0.0381	0.0389
February	0.0384	0.0376	0.0380
March	0.0378	0.0370	0.0375
April	0.0373	0.0366	0.0370
May	0.0376	0.0364	0.0368
June	0.0371	0.0366	0.0369
July	0.0371	0.0365	0.0368
August	0.0371	0.0363	0.0368
September	0.0363	0.0355	0.0359
October	0.0357	0.0349	0.0353
November	0.0375	0.0354	0.0364
December	0.0376	0.0363	0.0369