YEARLY HIGH
0.6270 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.5658 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5984 MYR

2018 TTD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TTD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.6270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.5658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0612 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5872 to the December average rate of 0.6174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6270 was down 7.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,135 MYR
2017 Average 3,193 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,829 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.19 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6257
0.5707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 0.5839, compared to 0.6130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0298 MYR (High: 0.6048 / Low: 0.5750). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 MYR (High: 0.6162 / Low: 0.6106).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.6211) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.25%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.6211
2017 Avg (November) 0.6196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6048 0.5750 0.5872
February 0.5877 0.5747 0.5805
March 0.5832 0.5658 0.5780
April 0.5784 0.5659 0.5753
May 0.6013 0.5765 0.5891
June 0.5997 0.5881 0.5933
July 0.6043 0.5966 0.6008
August 0.6122 0.6032 0.6076
September 0.6162 0.6106 0.6139
October 0.6224 0.6093 0.6171
November 0.6270 0.6155 0.6211
December 0.6223 0.6075 0.6174