YEARLY HIGH
0.4939 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4738 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4830 BBD

2019 MYR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.4939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.4738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4859 to the December average rate of 0.4823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4939 was down 4.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5185, 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 9,877 BBD
2018 Average 9,917 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 9,475 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 401.95 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4917
0.4764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BBD 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 0.4856, compared to 0.4804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0103 BBD (High: 0.4889 / Low: 0.4786). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BBD (High: 0.4786 / Low: 0.4765).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.4903) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5123), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0220 (-4.29%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.4903
2018 Avg (March) 0.5123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4885 0.4827 0.4859
February 0.4918 0.4882 0.4904
March 0.4939 0.4888 0.4903
April 0.4903 0.4811 0.4858
May 0.4839 0.4767 0.4798
June 0.4847 0.4771 0.4813
July 0.4874 0.4828 0.4852
August 0.4827 0.4742 0.4777
September 0.4802 0.4738 0.4781
October 0.4786 0.4765 0.4777
November 0.4848 0.4786 0.4811
December 0.4889 0.4786 0.4823