YEARLY HIGH
0.2419 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2294 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2349 MYR

2021 MDL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MDL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.2419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.2294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2342 to the December average rate of 0.2375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2419 was down 5.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2563, 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 1,210 MYR
2020 Average 1,219 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,147 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.78 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2401
0.2296
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 0.2325, compared to 0.2372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0067 MYR (High: 0.2373 / Low: 0.2306). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 MYR (High: 0.2320 / Low: 0.2294).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.2388) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2532), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0144 (-5.70%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.2388
2020 Avg (August) 0.2532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2360 0.2310 0.2342
February 0.2342 0.2300 0.2324
March 0.2345 0.2304 0.2323
April 0.2320 0.2294 0.2305
May 0.2353 0.2301 0.2332
June 0.2353 0.2304 0.2327
July 0.2373 0.2306 0.2336
August 0.2419 0.2355 0.2388
September 0.2386 0.2351 0.2368
October 0.2416 0.2367 0.2392
November 0.2390 0.2358 0.2374
December 0.2405 0.2351 0.2375