YEARLY HIGH
154.6501 CRC
YEARLY LOW
146.2180 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.9496 CRC

2021 MYR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 154.6501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 146.2180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4322 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.5721 to the December average rate of 151.3308, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 154.6501 was up 2.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 151.2067, 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 3,093,002 CRC
2020 Average 2,784,732 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,924,359 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168,643.23 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

153.6030
146.5578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to CRC 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 149.9403, compared to 149.9588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.9403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.9588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 6.4680 CRC (High: 154.6501 / Low: 148.1821). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0504 CRC (High: 151.7480 / Low: 150.6976).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.4680
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0504

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 153.0159) against the same month in 2020 (average: 148.1048), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9112 (+3.32%).

2021 Avg (November) 153.0159
2020 Avg (November) 148.1048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.5579 150.2933 151.5721
February 151.7480 150.6976 151.2172
March 151.2368 147.5586 148.8088
April 150.7836 147.8454 148.8161
May 151.5832 148.6738 149.4591
June 150.8258 148.9112 149.7684
July 149.1758 146.3854 147.5328
August 149.5916 146.2180 147.1449
September 150.9048 148.8825 149.9346
October 154.0384 149.3535 150.7942
November 154.6501 148.1821 153.0159
December 153.8369 148.4446 151.3308