YEARLY HIGH
0.1033 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0185 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0948 MYR

2021 ETB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0849 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1025 to the December average rate of 0.0845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1033 was down 24.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1360, 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 517 MYR
2020 Average 604 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 92 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 424.35 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1043
0.0827
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 0.0994, compared to 0.0901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0697 MYR (High: 0.0882 / Low: 0.0185). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MYR (High: 0.0957 / Low: 0.0944).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0697
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.1015) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1317), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0302 (-22.93%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.1015
2020 Avg (March) 0.1317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1032 0.1017 0.1025
February 0.1033 0.1001 0.1016
March 0.1033 0.0994 0.1015
April 0.1011 0.0976 0.0990
May 0.0982 0.0948 0.0968
June 0.0957 0.0944 0.0950
July 0.0960 0.0946 0.0953
August 0.0956 0.0911 0.0935
September 0.0913 0.0896 0.0904
October 0.0906 0.0875 0.0890
November 0.0897 0.0874 0.0880
December 0.0882 0.0185 0.0845