YEARLY HIGH
0.0413 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0389 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0403 MYR

2018 RSD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0407 to the December average rate of 0.0401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0413 was down 3.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206 MYR
2017 Average 200 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 195 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.73 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0410
0.0394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0403, compared to 0.0403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 MYR (High: 0.0405 / Low: 0.0389). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MYR (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0399).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0407) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+6.21%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0407
2017 Avg (January) 0.0383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0413 0.0403 0.0407
February 0.0412 0.0404 0.0408
March 0.0411 0.0401 0.0407
April 0.0407 0.0401 0.0404
May 0.0405 0.0389 0.0397
June 0.0399 0.0390 0.0395
July 0.0404 0.0399 0.0401
August 0.0409 0.0394 0.0400
September 0.0412 0.0404 0.0408
October 0.0408 0.0400 0.0403
November 0.0406 0.0400 0.0402
December 0.0406 0.0398 0.0401