YEARLY HIGH
0.0392 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0362 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0378 MYR

2021 JPY to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0389 to the December average rate of 0.0370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0392 was down 4.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0409, 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 19,617 MYR
2020 Average 19,681 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 18,124 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,492.71 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0391
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 0.0380, compared to 0.0375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0014 MYR (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0362). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MYR (High: 0.0378 / Low: 0.0372).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0389) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+4.23%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0389
2020 Avg (January) 0.0373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0392 0.0386 0.0389
February 0.0387 0.0380 0.0384
March 0.0381 0.0374 0.0378
April 0.0381 0.0374 0.0378
May 0.0381 0.0375 0.0378
June 0.0378 0.0372 0.0375
July 0.0387 0.0373 0.0381
August 0.0388 0.0378 0.0384
September 0.0384 0.0374 0.0378
October 0.0377 0.0362 0.0368
November 0.0374 0.0363 0.0367
December 0.0375 0.0363 0.0370