YEARLY HIGH
0.2844 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2246 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2577 USD

2015 MYR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MYR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.2246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0598 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2796 to the December average rate of 0.2337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2844 was down 10.43% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3176, 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 5,689 USD
2014 Average 6,115 USD
Yearly Trough Low 4,492 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,196.74 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2843
0.2272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to USD 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 0.2749, compared to 0.2405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0251 USD (High: 0.2613 / Low: 0.2362). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 USD (High: 0.2659 / Low: 0.2613).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.2796) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0232 (-7.67%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.2796
2014 Avg (January) 0.3028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2844 0.2752 0.2796
February 0.2817 0.2741 0.2778
March 0.2767 0.2690 0.2716
April 0.2825 0.2705 0.2755
May 0.2807 0.2732 0.2777
June 0.2716 0.2647 0.2673
July 0.2659 0.2613 0.2631
August 0.2613 0.2362 0.2472
September 0.2386 0.2246 0.2322
October 0.2421 0.2262 0.2352
November 0.2371 0.2275 0.2320
December 0.2383 0.2306 0.2337