2021 MYR to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3545.3388 IDR

YEARLY LOW

3370.0724 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

3453.1411 IDR

2021 MYR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 3545.3388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 3370.0724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 175.2664 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3481.3399 to the December average rate of 3400.9051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3545.3388 was down 7.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 3821.6095, 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 70,906,777 IDR

2020 Average 69,225,910 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 67,401,448 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,505,328.85 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3538.8147

3388.3679

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MYR to IDR 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 3487.5111, compared to 3418.7711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 68.7400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3487.5111

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3418.7711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 103.9688 IDR (High: 3513.3205 / Low: 3409.3518). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.4027 IDR (High: 3446.9358 / Low: 3398.5331).

July Spread (Volatile) ±103.9688

September Spread (Stable) ±48.4027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 56.8542 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -56.8542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 3526.2775) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3621.9744), the exchange rate shifted by -95.6969 (-2.64%).

2021 Avg (April) 3526.2775

2020 Avg (April) 3621.9744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3509.1205	3441.6703	3481.3399
February	3535.7504	3441.6196	3472.8636
March	3534.4011	3476.2766	3501.3882
April	3545.3388	3494.6409	3526.2775
May	3527.1215	3436.2310	3469.4233
June	3514.6327	3449.8459	3473.7740
July	3513.3205	3409.3518	3452.4650
August	3446.5841	3389.6755	3409.2250
September	3446.9358	3398.5331	3423.2580
October	3436.0179	3380.2829	3408.9439
November	3469.9651	3376.9176	3417.8298
December	3433.2309	3370.0724	3400.9051