2021 MYR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5106.9769 STD

YEARLY LOW

4865.3311 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5001.4584 STD

2021 MYR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 5106.9769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 4865.3311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 241.6457 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5064.9675 to the December average rate of 5037.2135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5106.9769 was down 4.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 5324.8273, 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 102,139,538 STD

2020 Average 102,442,583 STD

Yearly Trough Low 97,306,623 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,832,914.98 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5080.9406

4889.2635

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MYR to STD 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 5020.1044, compared to 4982.8124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.2920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5020.1044

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4982.8124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 113.1514 STD (High: 5029.5640 / Low: 4916.4126). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.1074 STD (High: 5060.7198 / Low: 5004.6124).

June Spread (Volatile) ±113.1514

October Spread (Stable) ±56.1074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 61.9410 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -61.9410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 5064.9675) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5287.0079), the exchange rate shifted by -222.0404 (-4.20%).

2021 Avg (January) 5064.9675

2020 Avg (January) 5287.0079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5106.9769	5033.9458	5064.9675
February	5062.8020	4994.4372	5035.1710
March	5031.9575	4951.3005	4999.7764
April	5063.6232	5000.1335	5030.5161
May	5063.6232	4999.8535	5026.0683
June	5029.5640	4916.4126	4964.1273
July	4955.4817	4865.3311	4905.2366
August	4991.0490	4879.6368	4914.2051
September	5023.5616	4936.9089	4977.4537
October	5060.7198	5004.6124	5029.8353
November	5064.8477	4998.3346	5032.9302
December	5071.1405	5007.7855	5037.2135