YEARLY HIGH
1.3657 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.2223 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2826 MYR

2021 ILS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.3657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.2223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1435 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2499 to the December average rate of 1.3444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.3657 was up 8.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,829 MYR
2020 Average 6,109 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 6,111 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 717.32 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.3552
1.2254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 1.2532, compared to 1.3121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0607 MYR (High: 1.2921 / Low: 1.2313). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 MYR (High: 1.3095 / Low: 1.2917).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.3444) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.2500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0944 (+7.55%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.3444
2020 Avg (December) 1.2500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2921 1.2313 1.2499
February 1.2459 1.2237 1.2362
March 1.2522 1.2223 1.2394
April 1.2663 1.2427 1.2572
May 1.2772 1.2521 1.2660
June 1.2816 1.2624 1.2705
July 1.3084 1.2688 1.2842
August 1.3178 1.2922 1.3087
September 1.3095 1.2917 1.2995
October 1.3114 1.2877 1.2965
November 1.3567 1.3220 1.3392
December 1.3657 1.3294 1.3444