YEARLY HIGH
0.0400 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0364 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0380 MYR

2019 JPY to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.0364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0378 to the December average rate of 0.0380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0400 was up 5.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,007 MYR
2018 Average 18,276 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 18,200 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,807.40 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0397
0.0364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0374, compared to 0.0386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 MYR (High: 0.0387 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MYR (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0379).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0395) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+7.00%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0395
2018 Avg (August) 0.0369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0386 0.0375 0.0378
February 0.0374 0.0365 0.0370
March 0.0370 0.0364 0.0367
April 0.0372 0.0365 0.0369
May 0.0387 0.0371 0.0379
June 0.0387 0.0381 0.0385
July 0.0384 0.0379 0.0381
August 0.0400 0.0386 0.0395
September 0.0398 0.0385 0.0389
October 0.0392 0.0384 0.0387
November 0.0385 0.0378 0.0382
December 0.0384 0.0376 0.0380