YEARLY HIGH
1.0679 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8424 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9668 SAR

2015 MYR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MYR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.0679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.8424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2255 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0501 to the December average rate of 0.8766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0679 was down 10.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1910, 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 21,357 SAR
2014 Average 22,937 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 16,847 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,510.11 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0681
0.8522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SAR 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 1.0314, compared to 0.9022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0944 SAR (High: 0.9800 / Low: 0.8856). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 SAR (High: 0.9970 / Low: 0.9800).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0944
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0595 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.0501) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1357), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0856 (-7.54%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.0501
2014 Avg (January) 1.1357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0679 1.0348 1.0501
February 1.0571 1.0282 1.0425
March 1.0381 1.0092 1.0187
April 1.0593 1.0144 1.0335
May 1.0528 1.0245 1.0416
June 1.0186 0.9926 1.0023
July 0.9970 0.9800 0.9866
August 0.9800 0.8856 0.9271
September 0.8949 0.8424 0.8708
October 0.9079 0.8486 0.8819
November 0.8902 0.8541 0.8702
December 0.8943 0.8650 0.8766