YEARLY HIGH
0.4974 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4411 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4645 MYR

2018 SEK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.4411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0563 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4916 to the December average rate of 0.4616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4974 was down 7.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,487 MYR
2017 Average 2,519 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,206 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.46 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4956
0.4472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.4698, compared to 0.4592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0250 MYR (High: 0.4974 / Low: 0.4724). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 MYR (High: 0.4655 / Low: 0.4573).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4863) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4985), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0122 (-2.46%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4863
2017 Avg (February) 0.4985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4964 0.4869 0.4916
February 0.4974 0.4724 0.4863
March 0.4797 0.4617 0.4738
April 0.4665 0.4484 0.4594
May 0.4649 0.4411 0.4537
June 0.4631 0.4476 0.4540
July 0.4635 0.4504 0.4588
August 0.4617 0.4454 0.4513
September 0.4717 0.4499 0.4620
October 0.4661 0.4550 0.4598
November 0.4655 0.4573 0.4617
December 0.4676 0.4589 0.4616