YEARLY HIGH
0.3686 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3395 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3560 MYR

2022 BWP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 0.3686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.3395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3609 to the December average rate of 0.3424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3686 was down 5.81% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,843 MYR
2021 Average 1,870 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,698 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.38 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3670
0.3402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3624, compared to 0.3496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0139 MYR (High: 0.3612 / Low: 0.3473). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 MYR (High: 0.3656 / Low: 0.3601).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.3623) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3857), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0234 (-6.08%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.3623
2021 Avg (June) 0.3857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3644 0.3547 0.3609
February 0.3656 0.3601 0.3630
March 0.3683 0.3557 0.3624
April 0.3682 0.3596 0.3647
May 0.3656 0.3574 0.3612
June 0.3686 0.3558 0.3623
July 0.3581 0.3473 0.3515
August 0.3574 0.3485 0.3530
September 0.3520 0.3426 0.3472
October 0.3546 0.3470 0.3508
November 0.3612 0.3473 0.3527
December 0.3458 0.3395 0.3424