YEARLY HIGH
0.0286 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0266 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0275 MYR

2021 JMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.0286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0280 to the December average rate of 0.0273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0286 was down 13.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 143 MYR
2020 Average 148 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 133 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.03 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0281
0.0268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0276, compared to 0.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0018 MYR (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0266). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0271).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.0277) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-3.61%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.0277
2020 Avg (October) 0.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0284 0.0276 0.0280
February 0.0276 0.0267 0.0270
March 0.0286 0.0269 0.0279
April 0.0284 0.0266 0.0276
May 0.0278 0.0266 0.0274
June 0.0278 0.0274 0.0276
July 0.0280 0.0272 0.0275
August 0.0276 0.0272 0.0274
September 0.0284 0.0274 0.0279
October 0.0286 0.0269 0.0277
November 0.0272 0.0267 0.0269
December 0.0275 0.0271 0.0273