2018 PEN to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2564 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.1949 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2278 MYR

2018 PEN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 1.2564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 1.1949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0615 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2299 to the December average rate of 1.2401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2564 was down 8.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,282 MYR

2017 Average 6,593 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 5,975 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.44 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2556

1.1963

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.2125, compared to 1.2432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0490 MYR (High: 1.2545 / Low: 1.2055). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 MYR (High: 1.2560 / Low: 1.2430).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0490

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0255 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.2507) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2982), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0475 (-3.66%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.2507

2017 Avg (September) 1.2982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2545	1.2055	1.2299
February	1.2149	1.1950	1.2044
March	1.2128	1.1953	1.2013
April	1.2115	1.1949	1.2035
May	1.2289	1.2025	1.2133
June	1.2354	1.2148	1.2225
July	1.2422	1.2268	1.2359
August	1.2522	1.2345	1.2442
September	1.2564	1.2419	1.2507
October	1.2560	1.2430	1.2483
November	1.2480	1.2345	1.2399
December	1.2556	1.2232	1.2401