YEARLY HIGH
205.0050 SOS
YEARLY LOW
138.3061 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.4236 SOS

2015 MYR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MYR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 205.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 138.3061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.6989 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.0463 to the December average rate of 143.9186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 205.0050 was down 40.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 345.7816, 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 4,100,099 SOS
2014 Average 5,568,795 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,766,122 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,333,977.69 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

205.7052
137.7983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SOS 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 193.2896, compared to 155.5576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.7320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.2896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.5576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 18.1085 SOS (High: 174.9401 / Low: 156.8316). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4627 SOS (High: 196.4415 / Low: 190.9788).

August Spread (Volatile) ±18.1085
May Spread (Stable) ±5.4627

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 14.6472 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.6472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 200.0463) against the same month in 2014 (average: 334.6515), the exchange rate shifted by -134.6052 (-40.22%).

2015 Avg (January) 200.0463
2014 Avg (January) 334.6515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 205.0050 194.3759 200.0463
February 199.2505 191.0917 194.9901
March 194.0461 187.9484 190.7064
April 198.3655 188.8228 193.1935
May 196.4415 190.9788 194.2673
June 190.4234 183.5261 186.5342
July 184.3697 174.8427 179.7164
August 174.9401 156.8316 165.0692
September 158.3818 145.1471 150.9851
October 155.1806 144.7776 150.1992
November 147.4802 138.3061 143.4572
December 147.1455 141.6650 143.9186