2018 SBD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5312 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.4955 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5121 MYR

2018 SBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.5312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.4955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0357 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5091 to the December average rate of 0.5162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5312 was down 7.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,656 MYR

2017 Average 2,752 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 2,478 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.70 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5272

0.4969

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.5047, compared to 0.5195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5047

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0247 MYR (High: 0.5263 / Low: 0.5017). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 MYR (High: 0.5248 / Low: 0.5213).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5325), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0095 (-1.79%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5230

2017 Avg (November) 0.5325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5232	0.4989	0.5091
February	0.5120	0.5008	0.5045
March	0.5062	0.4955	0.5026
April	0.5040	0.4955	0.4994
May	0.5181	0.5031	0.5071
June	0.5096	0.5019	0.5053
July	0.5155	0.5063	0.5117
August	0.5231	0.5155	0.5189
September	0.5264	0.5219	0.5246
October	0.5248	0.5213	0.5228
November	0.5312	0.5186	0.5230
December	0.5263	0.5017	0.5162