YEARLY HIGH
4.2216 MYR
YEARLY LOW
4.0498 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1414 MYR

2019 BMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 4.2216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 4.0498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1718 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1157 to the December average rate of 4.1467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.2216 was up 0.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.2000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,108 MYR
2018 Average 20,181 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 20,249 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 859.00 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.1978
4.0671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 4.1191, compared to 4.1638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0883 MYR (High: 4.1788 / Low: 4.0905). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 MYR (High: 4.1974 / Low: 4.1788).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0883
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 4.1834) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.1390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0444 (+1.07%).

2019 Avg (September) 4.1834
2018 Avg (September) 4.1390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1433 4.0945 4.1157
February 4.0965 4.0665 4.0780
March 4.0920 4.0498 4.0790
April 4.1570 4.0790 4.1172
May 4.1955 4.1329 4.1689
June 4.1921 4.1266 4.1559
July 4.1425 4.1033 4.1220
August 4.2180 4.1429 4.1869
September 4.2216 4.1653 4.1834
October 4.1974 4.1788 4.1864
November 4.1785 4.1256 4.1571
December 4.1788 4.0905 4.1467