YEARLY HIGH
0.0031 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0021 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0026 MYR

2021 MMK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MMK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0030 to the December average rate of 0.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0031 was down 5.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15 MYR
2020 Average 15 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 11 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.63 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0031
0.0021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0028, compared to 0.0024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0026). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MYR (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0023).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0030) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+9.30%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0030
2020 Avg (January) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
February 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
March 0.0029 0.0029 0.0029
April 0.0029 0.0026 0.0029
May 0.0027 0.0025 0.0026
June 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
July 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
August 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
September 0.0025 0.0022 0.0024
October 0.0023 0.0021 0.0022
November 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
December 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024