2021 MYR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 MYR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the MYR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 145.0854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 136.3072.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7782 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.8612 to the December average rate of 138.0843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 145.0854 was up 0.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 144.5366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 141.9283, compared to 138.6195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3088 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 4.1609 SOS (High: 140.8654 / Low: 136.7045). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0202 SOS (High: 144.9275 / Low: 142.9073).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.6666 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 143.5717) against the same month in 2020 (average: 140.1077), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4641 (+2.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 144.9275 | 142.9073 | 143.8612 |
| February | 145.0854 | 142.6428 | 143.5717 |
| March | 143.5935 | 139.8910 | 141.5526 |
| April | 142.5955 | 139.5022 | 140.8247 |
| May | 142.2492 | 139.6002 | 140.9553 |
| June | 142.4051 | 139.2653 | 140.8044 |
| July | 139.8303 | 136.6417 | 138.1378 |
| August | 139.1419 | 136.3072 | 137.2875 |
| September | 140.6893 | 138.5697 | 139.3959 |
| October | 141.2899 | 138.0227 | 139.7248 |
| November | 140.8654 | 136.7045 | 139.0869 |
| December | 139.8300 | 136.6512 | 138.0843 |