2018 TOP to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8583 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.7219 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7756 MYR

2018 TOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.8583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 1.7219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1364 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7602 to the December average rate of 1.8322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8583 was down 6.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,291 MYR

2017 Average 9,490 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 8,610 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 681.82 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8406

1.7398

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TOP 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 1.7558, compared to 1.7953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7558

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1031 MYR (High: 1.8251 / Low: 1.7219). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 MYR (High: 1.7974 / Low: 1.7818).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1031

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.8322) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0500 (+2.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.8322

2017 Avg (December) 1.7822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7941	1.7269	1.7602
February	1.7820	1.7493	1.7672
March	1.7722	1.7292	1.7560
April	1.7727	1.7278	1.7482
May	1.8251	1.7219	1.7535
June	1.7575	1.7376	1.7497
July	1.7591	1.7304	1.7489
August	1.7860	1.7600	1.7716
September	1.7974	1.7818	1.7913
October	1.8171	1.7918	1.8045
November	1.8313	1.8071	1.8234
December	1.8583	1.8131	1.8322