2018 SGD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0614 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.9370 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9907 MYR

2018 SGD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 3.0614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 2.9370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1243 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9924 to the December average rate of 3.0431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0614 was down 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,307 MYR

2017 Average 15,569 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 14,685 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 621.67 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0520

2.9451

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.9683, compared to 3.0132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9683

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0745 MYR (High: 3.0366 / Low: 2.9621). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 MYR (High: 3.0254 / Low: 2.9970).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0745

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

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 0.0280 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.0431) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.0289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+0.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.0431

2017 Avg (December) 3.0289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0366	2.9621	2.9924
February	2.9813	2.9439	2.9644
March	2.9882	2.9382	2.9685
April	2.9667	2.9370	2.9540
May	3.0008	2.9398	2.9650
June	2.9881	2.9408	2.9654
July	2.9840	2.9514	2.9708
August	3.0248	2.9733	2.9902
September	3.0320	2.9995	3.0183
October	3.0254	2.9970	3.0147
November	3.0592	3.0218	3.0420
December	3.0614	3.0324	3.0431