YEARLY HIGH
0.3560 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3357 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3473 AUD

2019 MYR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.3560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.3357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3396 to the December average rate of 0.3501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3560 was up 3.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3437, 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 7,120 AUD
2018 Average 6,638 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 6,714 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 406.15 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3542
0.3383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to AUD 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 0.3437, compared to 0.3509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0133 AUD (High: 0.3490 / Low: 0.3357). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 AUD (High: 0.3480 / Low: 0.3439).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.3513) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3386), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+3.75%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.3513
2018 Avg (October) 0.3386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3490 0.3357 0.3396
February 0.3474 0.3366 0.3432
March 0.3480 0.3439 0.3461
April 0.3464 0.3366 0.3415
May 0.3490 0.3435 0.3454
June 0.3493 0.3431 0.3463
July 0.3545 0.3438 0.3475
August 0.3554 0.3508 0.3529
September 0.3539 0.3478 0.3512
October 0.3560 0.3468 0.3513
November 0.3542 0.3472 0.3523
December 0.3539 0.3470 0.3501