YEARLY HIGH
0.4612 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4281 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4412 MYR

2018 TJS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.4281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4485 to the December average rate of 0.4428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4612 was down 19.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,306 MYR
2017 Average 2,508 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,141 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.44 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4499
0.4334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 0.4427, compared to 0.4396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0218 MYR (High: 0.4612 / Low: 0.4395). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 MYR (High: 0.4408 / Low: 0.4369).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 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 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4485) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5644), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1159 (-20.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4485
2017 Avg (January) 0.5644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4612 0.4395 0.4485
February 0.4485 0.4404 0.4435
March 0.4456 0.4370 0.4426
April 0.4408 0.4369 0.4390
May 0.4510 0.4389 0.4424
June 0.4436 0.4386 0.4402
July 0.4412 0.4281 0.4354
August 0.4375 0.4316 0.4348
September 0.4411 0.4367 0.4392
October 0.4451 0.4392 0.4416
November 0.4485 0.4404 0.4441
December 0.4450 0.4385 0.4428