YEARLY HIGH
62.4860 YER
YEARLY LOW
58.9832 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.4245 YER

2021 MYR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 62.4860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 58.9832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5028 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.9945 to the December average rate of 59.4119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 62.4860 was up 0.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 62.0139, 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 1,249,719 YER
2020 Average 1,192,356 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,179,663 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,055.81 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

62.2614
59.0587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to YER 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 61.1008, compared to 59.7482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.1008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.7482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 1.4583 YER (High: 61.7691 / Low: 60.3108). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6305 YER (High: 62.1340 / Low: 61.5035).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4583
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9509 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 61.9945) against the same month in 2020 (average: 61.3860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6086 (+0.99%).

2021 Avg (January) 61.9945
2020 Avg (January) 61.3860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.4860 61.7509 61.9945
February 62.1340 61.5035 61.8582
March 61.7691 60.3108 60.9074
April 61.1464 60.4028 60.7181
May 61.1464 60.2773 60.6267
June 60.8690 60.1010 60.5001
July 60.2214 59.0625 59.5598
August 60.3440 58.9832 59.3256
September 60.6431 59.7755 60.2154
October 60.4323 59.7755 60.1088
November 60.3230 59.0351 59.8675
December 59.9545 59.1119 59.4119