YEARLY HIGH
4.7900 MYR
YEARLY LOW
4.2440 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5594 MYR

2023 BMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 4.7900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 4.2440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5460 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3285 to the December average rate of 4.6575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.7900 was up 0.88% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.7480, 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 23,950 MYR
2022 Average 21,997 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 21,220 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,730.00 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.7870
4.2868
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 4.4559, compared to 4.6628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.2415 MYR (High: 4.4875 / Low: 4.2460). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0610 MYR (High: 4.7085 / Low: 4.6475).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2415
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0610

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0546 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 4.7453) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.6924), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0529 (+1.13%).

2023 Avg (October) 4.7453
2022 Avg (October) 4.6924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4060 4.2440 4.3285
February 4.4875 4.2460 4.3655
March 4.5245 4.4100 4.4700
April 4.4630 4.3985 4.4246
May 4.6255 4.4370 4.5177
June 4.6765 4.5775 4.6290
July 4.6705 4.5220 4.5928
August 4.6545 4.5220 4.6099
September 4.7085 4.6475 4.6807
October 4.7900 4.6953 4.7453
November 4.7715 4.6365 4.6907
December 4.7000 4.5950 4.6575