YEARLY HIGH
0.4493 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.4247 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4345 AWG

2021 MYR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.4247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4457 to the December average rate of 0.4274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4493 was up 0.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4459, 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 8,985 AWG
2020 Average 8,574 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 8,494 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 491.65 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4476
0.4248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to AWG 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 0.4394, compared to 0.4296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0105 AWG (High: 0.4441 / Low: 0.4336). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 AWG (High: 0.4464 / Low: 0.4422).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.4457) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4414), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+0.97%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.4457
2020 Avg (January) 0.4414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4493 0.4439 0.4457
February 0.4464 0.4422 0.4447
March 0.4441 0.4336 0.4379
April 0.4396 0.4342 0.4365
May 0.4396 0.4340 0.4363
June 0.4382 0.4328 0.4355
July 0.4332 0.4251 0.4285
August 0.4331 0.4247 0.4267
September 0.4353 0.4295 0.4322
October 0.4348 0.4300 0.4324
November 0.4340 0.4247 0.4307
December 0.4314 0.4252 0.4274