2018 SCR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3080 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.2760 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2964 MYR

2018 SCR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.3080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.2760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0319 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2843 to the December average rate of 0.3051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3080 was down 10.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,540 MYR

2017 Average 1,584 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 1,380 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.72 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3086

0.2821

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2895, compared to 0.3033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2895

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0188 MYR (High: 0.3005 / Low: 0.2817). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MYR (High: 0.3002 / Low: 0.2971).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3064) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+1.56%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3064

2017 Avg (November) 0.3017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2919	0.2760	0.2843
February	0.2941	0.2786	0.2874
March	0.2913	0.2764	0.2862
April	0.2915	0.2809	0.2885
May	0.3005	0.2817	0.2943
June	0.2986	0.2940	0.2959
July	0.3002	0.2971	0.2989
August	0.3032	0.2995	0.3012
September	0.3052	0.2886	0.3032
October	0.3070	0.2987	0.3048
November	0.3080	0.3044	0.3064
December	0.3075	0.2999	0.3051