YEARLY HIGH
2.5579 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.9793 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2142 MYR

2015 BAM to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 2.5579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 1.9793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5786 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1271 to the December average rate of 2.3855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.5579 was up 9.46% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.3370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,790 MYR
2014 Average 11,104 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 9,897 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,892.92 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.5216
1.9585
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.0768, compared to 2.3517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.3472 MYR (High: 2.4963 / Low: 2.1491). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 MYR (High: 2.1610 / Low: 2.1067).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3472
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0745 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 2.4746) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.1191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3555 (+16.78%).

2015 Avg (September) 2.4746
2014 Avg (September) 2.1191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1683 2.0577 2.1271
February 2.1221 2.0563 2.0887
March 2.0764 1.9879 2.0379
April 2.0455 1.9793 2.0054
May 2.0846 2.0244 2.0550
June 2.1732 2.0602 2.1464
July 2.1610 2.1067 2.1383
August 2.4963 2.1491 2.3065
September 2.5579 2.4163 2.4746
October 2.5347 2.3905 2.4399
November 2.4172 2.2902 2.3655
December 2.4375 2.2985 2.3855