YEARLY HIGH
0.1997 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1784 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1892 GBP

2019 MYR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.1997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.1784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1883 to the December average rate of 0.1839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1997 was up 4.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1920, 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 3,994 GBP
2018 Average 3,716 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,568 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.88 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1978
0.1827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GBP 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 0.1877, compared to 0.1907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0111 GBP (High: 0.1951 / Low: 0.1840). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 GBP (High: 0.1911 / Low: 0.1887).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.1945) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+3.76%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.1945
2018 Avg (July) 0.1875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1929 0.1836 0.1883
February 0.1917 0.1847 0.1885
March 0.1882 0.1836 0.1862
April 0.1877 0.1852 0.1865
May 0.1895 0.1833 0.1866
June 0.1911 0.1887 0.1898
July 0.1997 0.1913 0.1945
August 0.1991 0.1938 0.1965
September 0.1965 0.1906 0.1935
October 0.1951 0.1840 0.1887
November 0.1894 0.1852 0.1867
December 0.1868 0.1784 0.1839