2018 SDG to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5804 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.0867 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2245 MYR

2018 SDG to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4936 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5641 to the December average rate of 0.0877, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5804 was down 17.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,902 MYR

2017 Average 3,242 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 434 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,468.22 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6117

0.0400

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SDG 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 0.2811, compared to 0.1679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2811

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3397 MYR (High: 0.5550 / Low: 0.2154). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MYR (High: 0.0883 / Low: 0.0867).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3397

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3136 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5641) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6929), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1289 (-18.60%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5641

2017 Avg (January) 0.6929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5804	0.5524	0.5641
February	0.5550	0.2154	0.2504
March	0.2182	0.2121	0.2159
April	0.2177	0.2129	0.2148
May	0.2232	0.2158	0.2198
June	0.2246	0.2194	0.2218
July	0.2264	0.2234	0.2248
August	0.2291	0.2259	0.2271
September	0.2307	0.2278	0.2296
October	0.2304	0.0877	0.1502
November	0.0887	0.0871	0.0878
December	0.0883	0.0867	0.0877