2018 RON to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0494 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.9880 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0236 MYR

2018 RON to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.0494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.9880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0614 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0373 to the December average rate of 1.0209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0494 was down 5.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,247 MYR

2017 Average 5,311 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 4,940 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.22 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0420

0.9974

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 1.0241, compared to 1.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0448 MYR (High: 1.0425 / Low: 0.9977). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 MYR (High: 1.0463 / Low: 1.0287).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.0377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0095 (-0.91%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.0377

2017 Avg (February) 1.0473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0463	1.0287	1.0373
February	1.0494	1.0256	1.0377
March	1.0422	1.0208	1.0330
April	1.0372	1.0148	1.0240
May	1.0319	0.9891	1.0113
June	1.0101	0.9880	1.0011
July	1.0272	1.0086	1.0179
August	1.0425	0.9977	1.0172
September	1.0472	1.0294	1.0383
October	1.0331	1.0151	1.0239
November	1.0281	1.0085	1.0202
December	1.0366	1.0114	1.0209