YEARLY HIGH
0.6147 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.5814 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6002 MYR

2021 BOB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.6147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0333 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5862 to the December average rate of 0.6104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6147 was down 5.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,073 MYR
2020 Average 3,043 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,907 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.58 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6138
0.5833
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BOB 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.5933, compared to 0.6071 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.5933
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.6071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0141 MYR (High: 0.6030 / Low: 0.5889). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 MYR (High: 0.6070 / Low: 0.6004).

June Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0141
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.6113) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+0.76%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.6113
2020 Avg (August) 0.6067

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Month High Low Average
January 0.5891 0.5814 0.5862
February 0.5895 0.5828 0.5859
March 0.6007 0.5869 0.5952
April 0.6006 0.5933 0.5972
May 0.6014 0.5902 0.5979
June 0.6030 0.5889 0.5975
July 0.6142 0.6018 0.6087
August 0.6147 0.6026 0.6113
September 0.6076 0.6000 0.6035
October 0.6070 0.6004 0.6030
November 0.6147 0.6010 0.6058
December 0.6140 0.6043 0.6104