YEARLY HIGH
0.3060 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2610 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2808 MYR

2021 LSL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.3060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0451 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2679 to the December average rate of 0.2654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3060 was up 4.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,530 MYR
2020 Average 1,282 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,305 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.42 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3020
0.2621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2823, compared to 0.2793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0175 MYR (High: 0.2935 / Low: 0.2760). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 MYR (High: 0.2897 / Low: 0.2812).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.2986) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0493 (+19.76%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.2986
2020 Avg (June) 0.2494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2759 0.2616 0.2679
February 0.2794 0.2685 0.2740
March 0.2800 0.2645 0.2742
April 0.2897 0.2812 0.2854
May 0.3003 0.2829 0.2934
June 0.3060 0.2899 0.2986
July 0.2941 0.2845 0.2897
August 0.2926 0.2769 0.2850
September 0.2935 0.2760 0.2859
October 0.2877 0.2727 0.2799
November 0.2777 0.2611 0.2697
December 0.2703 0.2610 0.2654