YEARLY HIGH
0.3966 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3732 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3873 SGD

2014 MYR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MYR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.3966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.3732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3852 to the December average rate of 0.3782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3966 was down 5.23% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4185, 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 7,932 SGD
2013 Average 7,948 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 7,464 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 468.16 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3944
0.3767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SGD 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 0.3860, compared to 0.3886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0087 SGD (High: 0.3819 / Low: 0.3732). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 SGD (High: 0.3919 / Low: 0.3884).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 0.3929) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+1.22%).

2014 Avg (August) 0.3929
2013 Avg (August) 0.3882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3888 0.3812 0.3852
February 0.3867 0.3803 0.3825
March 0.3892 0.3840 0.3863
April 0.3877 0.3839 0.3854
May 0.3906 0.3833 0.3875
June 0.3904 0.3866 0.3888
July 0.3919 0.3884 0.3904
August 0.3966 0.3883 0.3929
September 0.3960 0.3890 0.3928
October 0.3927 0.3882 0.3900
November 0.3907 0.3852 0.3872
December 0.3819 0.3732 0.3782