YEARLY HIGH
2.9789 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.8090 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8800 MYR

2019 AUD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AUD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 2.9789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 2.8090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1699 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9449 to the December average rate of 2.8565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.9789 was down 5.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.1675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,895 MYR
2018 Average 15,070 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 14,045 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 849.65 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.9560
2.8228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.9099, compared to 2.8501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1135 MYR (High: 2.9789 / Low: 2.8654). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0345 MYR (High: 2.9079 / Low: 2.8735).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1135
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0436 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.9449) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.1459), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2011 (-6.39%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.9449
2018 Avg (January) 3.1459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9789 2.8654 2.9449
February 2.9712 2.8783 2.9143
March 2.9079 2.8735 2.8892
April 2.9712 2.8872 2.9281
May 2.9116 2.8656 2.8952
June 2.9145 2.8630 2.8881
July 2.9090 2.8206 2.8776
August 2.8504 2.8137 2.8339
September 2.8750 2.8259 2.8476
October 2.8831 2.8090 2.8469
November 2.8799 2.8233 2.8382
December 2.8821 2.8255 2.8565