YEARLY HIGH
5.2342 MXN
YEARLY LOW
4.6897 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8962 MXN

2021 MYR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 5.2342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 4.6897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5445 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9444 to the December average rate of 4.9607, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.2342 was down 9.74% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.7993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 104,684 MXN
2020 Average 102,181 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 93,794 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,889.64 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.0832
4.7181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MXN 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 4.9281, compared to 4.8644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.3057 MXN (High: 5.2342 / Low: 4.9285). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1250 MXN (High: 4.8167 / Low: 4.6917).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3057
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1879 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 5.0527) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.1932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1405 (-2.70%).

2021 Avg (March) 5.0527
2020 Avg (March) 5.1932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0937 4.8424 4.9444
February 5.1805 4.9319 5.0169
March 5.2342 4.9285 5.0527
April 4.9427 4.8060 4.8649
May 4.9418 4.7887 4.8409
June 4.9939 4.7679 4.8486
July 4.8167 4.6917 4.7485
August 4.8551 4.6897 4.7596
September 4.9281 4.7761 4.8087
October 5.0030 4.8514 4.9128
November 5.1689 4.8897 4.9962
December 5.0902 4.9024 4.9607