YEARLY HIGH
460.0016 BIF
YEARLY LOW
432.2346 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
444.7099 BIF

2019 MYR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 460.0016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 432.2346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.7670 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 438.5689 to the December average rate of 452.7412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 460.0016 was down 0.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 461.1600, 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 9,200,033 BIF
2018 Average 8,814,129 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,644,693 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 555,340.32 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

454.1584
437.1516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BIF 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 443.1602, compared to 446.2597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 443.1602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 446.2597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 12.9298 BIF (High: 445.1644 / Low: 432.2346). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4071 BIF (High: 443.3410 / Low: 437.9339).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.9298
May Spread (Stable) ±5.4071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.6600 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 452.7412) against the same month in 2018 (average: 433.2373), the exchange rate shifted by +19.5039 (+4.50%).

2019 Avg (December) 452.7412
2018 Avg (December) 433.2373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 443.5499 432.8225 438.5689
February 449.1261 439.7611 444.7944
March 450.6038 441.6244 446.2213
April 450.1103 440.5739 445.0058
May 443.3410 437.9339 440.6884
June 448.6497 436.6764 443.6826
July 450.1418 443.8265 447.2029
August 445.1644 432.2346 440.5428
September 446.4436 438.2718 442.8850
October 447.3401 439.4291 443.8165
November 454.1999 447.7433 450.3695
December 460.0016 448.1145 452.7412