YEARLY HIGH
0.1114 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0684 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0885 MYR

2019 ARS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.1114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1102 to the December average rate of 0.0693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1114 was down 49.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 557 MYR
2018 Average 766 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 342 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.97 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1142
0.0653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0999, compared to 0.0772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0239 MYR (High: 0.0935 / Low: 0.0696). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MYR (High: 0.0701 / Low: 0.0692).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1102) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2083), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0981 (-47.10%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1102
2018 Avg (January) 0.2083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1114 0.1091 0.1102
February 0.1103 0.1025 0.1064
March 0.1025 0.0928 0.0989
April 0.0994 0.0902 0.0956
May 0.0944 0.0917 0.0930
June 0.0976 0.0924 0.0951
July 0.0991 0.0940 0.0972
August 0.0935 0.0696 0.0813
September 0.0756 0.0707 0.0739
October 0.0730 0.0699 0.0716
November 0.0701 0.0692 0.0697
December 0.0700 0.0684 0.0693