2018 PLN to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1747 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.0603 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1184 MYR

2018 PLN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.1747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 1.0603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1144 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1597 to the December average rate of 1.1064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1747 was down 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,495 MYR

2017 Average 22,815 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 21,207 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,287.78 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1672

1.0766

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.1301, compared to 1.1067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1301

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0638 MYR (High: 1.1242 / Low: 1.0603). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 MYR (High: 1.1210 / Low: 1.0988).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0638

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0428 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1592) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0971), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0621 (+5.66%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1592

2017 Avg (February) 1.0971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1677	1.1414	1.1597
February	1.1747	1.1437	1.1592
March	1.1559	1.1285	1.1439
April	1.1586	1.1180	1.1382
May	1.1242	1.0603	1.0954
June	1.1005	1.0708	1.0841
July	1.1125	1.0696	1.0948
August	1.1270	1.0769	1.1024
September	1.1384	1.1099	1.1212
October	1.1221	1.0904	1.1097
November	1.1143	1.0909	1.1058
December	1.1210	1.0988	1.1064