2018 SAR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1194 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.0286 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0759 MYR

2018 SAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.1194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.0286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0908 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0547 to the December average rate of 1.1121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1194 was down 6.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,597 MYR

2017 Average 5,732 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 5,143 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 454.03 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1228

1.0288

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.0500, compared to 1.1017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0497 MYR (High: 1.0828 / Low: 1.0331). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 MYR (High: 1.1072 / Low: 1.0977).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0497

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.1150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+0.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.1150

2017 Avg (November) 1.1117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0828	1.0331	1.0547
February	1.0551	1.0366	1.0433
March	1.0480	1.0286	1.0410
April	1.0458	1.0296	1.0367
May	1.0788	1.0349	1.0585
June	1.0780	1.0578	1.0659
July	1.0840	1.0727	1.0795
August	1.1004	1.0843	1.0914
September	1.1072	1.0977	1.1036
October	1.1155	1.1039	1.1089
November	1.1194	1.1068	1.1150
December	1.1184	1.1016	1.1121