YEARLY HIGH
0.9168 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.8665 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8866 AED

2021 MYR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.9168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.8665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0503 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9094 to the December average rate of 0.8721, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9168 was up 0.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,336 AED
2020 Average 17,495 AED
Yearly Trough Low 17,329 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,006.96 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9133
0.8666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to AED 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 0.8967, compared to 0.8766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0214 AED (High: 0.9062 / Low: 0.8849). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 AED (High: 0.9115 / Low: 0.9023).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0214
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.9094) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+0.97%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.9094
2020 Avg (January) 0.9007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9168 0.9058 0.9094
February 0.9115 0.9023 0.9075
March 0.9062 0.8849 0.8936
April 0.8969 0.8860 0.8908
May 0.8969 0.8856 0.8903
June 0.8941 0.8829 0.8886
July 0.8839 0.8674 0.8743
August 0.8836 0.8666 0.8705
September 0.8879 0.8761 0.8818
October 0.8870 0.8773 0.8823
November 0.8854 0.8665 0.8787
December 0.8800 0.8676 0.8721