YEARLY HIGH
0.5067 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4559 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4736 MYR

2014 BOB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.5067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.4559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0508 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4778 to the December average rate of 0.5037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5067 was up 5.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,533 MYR
2013 Average 2,268 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,279 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.13 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5081
0.4555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.4726, compared to 0.4745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0185 MYR (High: 0.4747 / Low: 0.4563). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 MYR (High: 0.4686 / Low: 0.4633).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.5037) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+7.03%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.5037
2013 Avg (December) 0.4706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4842 0.4728 0.4778
February 0.4839 0.4739 0.4792
March 0.4788 0.4713 0.4746
April 0.4749 0.4667 0.4710
May 0.4729 0.4644 0.4675
June 0.4686 0.4633 0.4657
July 0.4644 0.4586 0.4608
August 0.4650 0.4559 0.4599
September 0.4747 0.4563 0.4653
October 0.4758 0.4696 0.4731
November 0.4899 0.4762 0.4844
December 0.5067 0.4954 0.5037