YEARLY HIGH
1.9731 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.5509 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7797 BOB

2015 MYR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MYR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.9731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 1.5509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4222 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9325 to the December average rate of 1.6128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.9731 was down 10.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.1936, 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 39,462 BOB
2014 Average 42,261 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 31,018 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,444.77 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.9656
1.5690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BOB 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 1.8988, compared to 1.6606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.1818 BOB (High: 1.8099 / Low: 1.6282). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 BOB (High: 1.8360 / Low: 1.8057).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1818
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.1106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.9325) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.0932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1606 (-7.67%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.9325
2014 Avg (January) 2.0932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9731 1.9012 1.9325
February 1.9471 1.8941 1.9198
March 1.9119 1.8559 1.8764
April 1.9495 1.8683 1.9019
May 1.9389 1.8874 1.9181
June 1.8764 1.8268 1.8442
July 1.8360 1.8057 1.8153
August 1.8099 1.6282 1.7047
September 1.6487 1.5509 1.6038
October 1.6727 1.5622 1.6250
November 1.6362 1.5710 1.6020
December 1.6468 1.5835 1.6128