YEARLY HIGH
0.3377 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3094 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3214 AUD

2021 MYR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.3377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.3094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0283 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3209 to the December average rate of 0.3319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3377 was down 14.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3955, 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 6,755 AUD
2020 Average 6,914 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 6,189 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 566.10 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3338
0.3104
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 0.3166, compared to 0.3263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0149 AUD (High: 0.3251 / Low: 0.3101). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 AUD (High: 0.3226 / Low: 0.3185).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.3319) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+1.49%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.3319
2020 Avg (December) 0.3270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3254 0.3172 0.3209
February 0.3251 0.3101 0.3185
March 0.3195 0.3105 0.3157
April 0.3179 0.3123 0.3151
May 0.3164 0.3094 0.3124
June 0.3230 0.3123 0.3168
July 0.3226 0.3185 0.3206
August 0.3309 0.3202 0.3247
September 0.3329 0.3234 0.3280
October 0.3289 0.3200 0.3245
November 0.3339 0.3203 0.3280
December 0.3377 0.3291 0.3319