YEARLY HIGH
1.9420 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.7554 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8316 SBD

2023 MYR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MYR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.9420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 1.7554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1866 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9096 to the December average rate of 1.8159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.9420 was up 0.13% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.9394, 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 38,839 SBD
2022 Average 37,037 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 35,108 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,731.35 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.9229
1.7640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SBD 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 1.8593, compared to 1.8039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.1065 SBD (High: 1.9410 / Low: 1.8346). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 SBD (High: 1.8855 / Low: 1.8639).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1065
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.9096) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9277), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0181 (-0.94%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.9096
2022 Avg (January) 1.9277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9420 1.8758 1.9096
February 1.9410 1.8346 1.8866
March 1.8709 1.8141 1.8412
April 1.8855 1.8639 1.8742
May 1.8745 1.8003 1.8434
June 1.8222 1.7791 1.8008
July 1.8538 1.7846 1.8217
August 1.8507 1.7958 1.8155
September 1.8068 1.7777 1.7946
October 1.7981 1.7554 1.7772
November 1.8199 1.7644 1.7987
December 1.8341 1.8020 1.8159