YEARLY HIGH
5.6050 MYR
YEARLY LOW
5.0074 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2893 MYR

2019 FKP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 5.6050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 5.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5976 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3111 to the December average rate of 5.4371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.6050 was up 0.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.5721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,025 MYR
2018 Average 26,916 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 25,037 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,988.21 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.4719
5.0539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 5.3297, compared to 5.2488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.3100 MYR (High: 5.4345 / Low: 5.1245). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0650 MYR (High: 5.2984 / Low: 5.2333).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3100
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0650

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 0.1284 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 5.4371) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.2856), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1515 (+2.87%).

2019 Avg (December) 5.4371
2018 Avg (December) 5.2856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4458 5.1848 5.3111
February 5.4156 5.2151 5.3047
March 5.4458 5.3122 5.3722
April 5.4010 5.3263 5.3614
May 5.4569 5.2776 5.3598
June 5.2984 5.2333 5.2692
July 5.2262 5.0074 5.1408
August 5.1610 5.0228 5.0887
September 5.2470 5.0893 5.1693
October 5.4345 5.1245 5.3014
November 5.3992 5.2799 5.3555
December 5.6050 5.3547 5.4371