YEARLY HIGH
27.4727 JPY
YEARLY LOW
24.9909 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.3283 JPY

2019 MYR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 27.4727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 24.9909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4818 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4714 to the December average rate of 26.3254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 27.4727 was down 3.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 28.3285, 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 549,454 JPY
2018 Average 547,283 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 499,818 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,636.10 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

27.4327
25.1542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to JPY 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 26.7161, compared to 25.9404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.9404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.1291 JPY (High: 26.9673 / Low: 25.8382). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3844 JPY (High: 26.4158 / Low: 26.0314).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1291
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3844

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9147 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 27.2428) against the same month in 2018 (average: 27.1511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0917 (+0.34%).

2019 Avg (March) 27.2428
2018 Avg (March) 27.1511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.6930 25.9349 26.4714
February 27.3859 26.7232 27.0617
March 27.4727 27.0447 27.2428
April 27.3605 26.8822 27.1331
May 26.9673 25.8382 26.3811
June 26.2630 25.8164 26.0068
July 26.4158 26.0314 26.2588
August 25.9344 24.9909 25.3441
September 25.9585 25.1475 25.6985
October 26.0461 25.5024 25.8260
November 26.4857 25.9765 26.1894
December 26.5701 26.0243 26.3254