2018 WST to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6159 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.5170 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5712 MYR

2018 WST to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.6159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 1.5170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0989 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5727 to the December average rate of 1.5998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6159 was down 9.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,079 MYR

2017 Average 8,498 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 7,585 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 494.42 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6107

1.5259

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.5533, compared to 1.5890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5533

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0590 MYR (High: 1.6030 / Low: 1.5440). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 MYR (High: 1.6044 / Low: 1.5905).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0590

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.6036) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6413), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0377 (-2.29%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.6036

2017 Avg (November) 1.6413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6030	1.5440	1.5727
February	1.5811	1.5573	1.5670
March	1.5672	1.5214	1.5448
April	1.5494	1.5170	1.5330
May	1.5764	1.5350	1.5460
June	1.5646	1.5483	1.5565
July	1.5709	1.5545	1.5628
August	1.5942	1.5710	1.5814
September	1.6044	1.5905	1.5990
October	1.6001	1.5765	1.5874
November	1.6159	1.5846	1.6036
December	1.6106	1.5843	1.5998