YEARLY HIGH
0.4992 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4718 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4828 BBD

2021 MYR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.4718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4952 to the December average rate of 0.4748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4992 was up 0.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4954, 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 9,984 BBD
2020 Average 9,526 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 9,436 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547.59 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4973
0.4719
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 0.4882, compared to 0.4773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0117 BBD (High: 0.4935 / Low: 0.4818). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BBD (High: 0.4963 / Low: 0.4913).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.4952) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+0.97%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.4952
2020 Avg (January) 0.4904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4992 0.4932 0.4952
February 0.4963 0.4913 0.4941
March 0.4935 0.4818 0.4865
April 0.4883 0.4825 0.4850
May 0.4883 0.4822 0.4847
June 0.4869 0.4807 0.4838
July 0.4813 0.4723 0.4761
August 0.4811 0.4719 0.4740
September 0.4835 0.4770 0.4801
October 0.4830 0.4777 0.4804
November 0.4821 0.4718 0.4785
December 0.4792 0.4724 0.4748