YEARLY HIGH
12.5290 GMD
YEARLY LOW
11.7895 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0957 GMD

2019 MYR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.5290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 11.7895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7395 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0277 to the December average rate of 12.3793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.5290 was down 0.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 12.5615, 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 250,581 GMD
2018 Average 238,390 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 235,790 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,790.72 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.4267
11.8580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GMD 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 12.0366, compared to 12.1549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.2747 GMD (High: 12.5290 / Low: 12.2543). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1033 GMD (High: 12.1868 / Low: 12.0834).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2747
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1033

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1376 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 12.3793) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.8564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5229 (+4.41%).

2019 Avg (December) 12.3793
2018 Avg (December) 11.8564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0906 11.9252 12.0277
February 12.1868 12.0834 12.1492
March 12.2660 12.1074 12.1646
April 12.1848 11.9203 12.0429
May 12.0248 11.8440 11.9053
June 12.0438 11.7895 11.9299
July 12.1476 11.9982 12.0962
August 12.0639 11.9103 11.9782
September 12.1160 11.9599 12.0420
October 12.2635 12.0453 12.1195
November 12.4273 12.1881 12.3142
December 12.5290 12.2543 12.3793