YEARLY HIGH
0.6952 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.6040 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6381 MYR

2022 BOB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 0.6952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0912 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6081 to the December average rate of 0.6383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6952 was up 13.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6147, 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 3,476 MYR
2021 Average 3,002 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 3,020 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 455.96 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6861
0.6010
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 0.6204, compared to 0.6558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0484 MYR (High: 0.6952 / Low: 0.6468). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 MYR (High: 0.6425 / Low: 0.6348).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.6678) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0619 (+10.22%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.6678
2021 Avg (November) 0.6058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6143 0.6040 0.6081
February 0.6154 0.6061 0.6085
March 0.6149 0.6048 0.6104
April 0.6356 0.6098 0.6195
May 0.6411 0.6323 0.6372
June 0.6425 0.6348 0.6389
July 0.6512 0.6411 0.6457
August 0.6501 0.6419 0.6467
September 0.6708 0.6482 0.6571
October 0.6934 0.6673 0.6790
November 0.6952 0.6468 0.6678
December 0.6413 0.6324 0.6383