2018 NZD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8907 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.6689 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7917 MYR

2018 NZD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.8907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2.6689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2219 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8688 to the December average rate of 2.8392, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8907 was down 10.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,454 MYR

2017 Average 15,283 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 13,344 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,109.32 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8843

2.6982

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 2.8177, compared to 2.7658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8177

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1164 MYR (High: 2.8844 / Low: 2.7681). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0464 MYR (High: 2.8891 / Low: 2.8427).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1164

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0464

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0534 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.8392) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.8392

2017 Avg (December) 2.8410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8891	2.8427	2.8688
February	2.8866	2.8233	2.8579
March	2.8598	2.7817	2.8315
April	2.8619	2.7601	2.8139
May	2.8042	2.7151	2.7605
June	2.8066	2.7278	2.7737
July	2.7697	2.7112	2.7491
August	2.7697	2.6883	2.7278
September	2.7649	2.7005	2.7307
October	2.7426	2.6689	2.7137
November	2.8844	2.7681	2.8342
December	2.8907	2.7779	2.8392