YEARLY HIGH
0.2428 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2277 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2364 MYR

2019 MDL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MDL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.2428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.2277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2404 to the December average rate of 0.2402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2428 was down 2.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2487, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,214 MYR
2018 Average 1,201 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,139 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.31 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2415
0.2282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2352, compared to 0.2376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0093 MYR (High: 0.2417 / Low: 0.2324). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 MYR (High: 0.2312 / Low: 0.2277).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2404) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+3.01%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2404
2018 Avg (January) 0.2334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2428 0.2376 0.2404
February 0.2411 0.2367 0.2386
March 0.2402 0.2350 0.2375
April 0.2363 0.2310 0.2333
May 0.2337 0.2298 0.2324
June 0.2312 0.2277 0.2293
July 0.2355 0.2292 0.2329
August 0.2417 0.2324 0.2376
September 0.2386 0.2339 0.2364
October 0.2426 0.2363 0.2398
November 0.2407 0.2369 0.2388
December 0.2419 0.2381 0.2402