YEARLY HIGH
0.4289 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4123 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4218 BAM

2019 MYR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.4289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4160 to the December average rate of 0.4246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4289 was up 0.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4252, 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 8,578 BAM
2018 Average 8,206 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 8,246 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.32 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4264
0.4150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BAM 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 0.4203, compared to 0.4233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0117 BAM (High: 0.4264 / Low: 0.4147). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BAM (High: 0.4196 / Low: 0.4146).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.4255) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+3.73%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.4255
2018 Avg (November) 0.4102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4183 0.4123 0.4160
February 0.4260 0.4164 0.4225
March 0.4272 0.4216 0.4240
April 0.4269 0.4165 0.4228
May 0.4233 0.4168 0.4195
June 0.4196 0.4146 0.4170
July 0.4269 0.4182 0.4230
August 0.4264 0.4147 0.4198
September 0.4286 0.4202 0.4244
October 0.4267 0.4189 0.4227
November 0.4289 0.4209 0.4255
December 0.4273 0.4222 0.4246