YEARLY HIGH
0.1470 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1280 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1419 MYR

2019 ETB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1451 to the December average rate of 0.1317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1470 was down 2.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 735 MYR
2018 Average 729 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 640 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.21 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1465
0.1304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1437, compared to 0.1401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0091 MYR (High: 0.1371 / Low: 0.1280). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 MYR (High: 0.1439 / Low: 0.1419).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1451) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.73%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1451
2018 Avg (January) 0.1441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1470 0.1436 0.1451
February 0.1447 0.1425 0.1432
March 0.1439 0.1419 0.1429
April 0.1447 0.1415 0.1430
May 0.1461 0.1428 0.1443
June 0.1459 0.1420 0.1435
July 0.1450 0.1410 0.1423
August 0.1458 0.1424 0.1436
September 0.1448 0.1414 0.1424
October 0.1436 0.1405 0.1417
November 0.1411 0.1365 0.1390
December 0.1371 0.1280 0.1317