2018 PKR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0368 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.0295 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0333 MYR

2018 PKR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0357 to the December average rate of 0.0300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0368 was down 14.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,391 MYR

2017 Average 20,422 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 14,774 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,617.27 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0363

0.0294

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PKR 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 0.0346, compared to 0.0321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0346

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0026 MYR (High: 0.0338 / Low: 0.0312). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0337 / Low: 0.0334).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0426), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-16.12%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0357

2017 Avg (January) 0.0426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0368	0.0350	0.0357
February	0.0357	0.0351	0.0354
March	0.0355	0.0334	0.0348
April	0.0339	0.0334	0.0336
May	0.0350	0.0338	0.0343
June	0.0345	0.0329	0.0337
July	0.0334	0.0313	0.0325
August	0.0335	0.0329	0.0332
September	0.0337	0.0334	0.0336
October	0.0338	0.0312	0.0320
November	0.0315	0.0311	0.0312
December	0.0311	0.0295	0.0300