YEARLY HIGH
0.4830 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4408 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4612 MYR

2018 SVC to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.4830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.4408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0422 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4521 to the December average rate of 0.4768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4830 was down 6.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,415 MYR
2017 Average 2,457 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,204 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.91 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4817
0.4409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.4501, compared to 0.4724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0222 MYR (High: 0.4652 / Low: 0.4430). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 MYR (High: 0.4746 / Low: 0.4703).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4783) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4766), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.35%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4783
2017 Avg (November) 0.4766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4652 0.4430 0.4521
February 0.4520 0.4442 0.4471
March 0.4494 0.4408 0.4463
April 0.4479 0.4410 0.4443
May 0.4624 0.4470 0.4538
June 0.4619 0.4530 0.4569
July 0.4647 0.4595 0.4626
August 0.4713 0.4646 0.4680
September 0.4746 0.4703 0.4729
October 0.4794 0.4729 0.4755
November 0.4830 0.4741 0.4783
December 0.4793 0.4721 0.4768