YEARLY HIGH
1.7201 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.6269 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6664 BOB

2021 MYR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.7201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.6269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0932 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7060 to the December average rate of 1.6382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.7201 was up 0.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.7063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 34,402 BOB
2020 Average 32,877 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 32,537 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,864.60 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

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MYR to BOB 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 1.6856, compared to 1.6472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0398 BOB (High: 1.6981 / Low: 1.6583). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 BOB (High: 1.6654 / Low: 1.6475).

June Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0398
October Spread (Stable) Âą0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0307 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.7060) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.6957), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+0.61%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.7060
2020 Avg (January) 1.6957

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Month High Low Average
January 1.7201 1.6975 1.7060
February 1.7158 1.6964 1.7068
March 1.7038 1.6646 1.6803
April 1.6855 1.6651 1.6744
May 1.6944 1.6627 1.6725
June 1.6981 1.6583 1.6736
July 1.6616 1.6282 1.6430
August 1.6596 1.6269 1.6359
September 1.6668 1.6458 1.6570
October 1.6654 1.6475 1.6583
November 1.6640 1.6269 1.6507
December 1.6547 1.6287 1.6382