YEARLY HIGH
1.0181 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.9557 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9771 MYR

2019 RON to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RON to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.9557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0624 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9988 to the December average rate of 0.9642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0181 was down 2.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,091 MYR
2018 Average 5,117 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 4,779 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311.94 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0024
0.9596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to MYR 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 0.9814, compared to 0.9728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0352 MYR (High: 1.0181 / Low: 0.9829). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 MYR (High: 0.9994 / Low: 0.9847).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0352
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.9988) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0373), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0385 (-3.71%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.9988
2018 Avg (January) 1.0373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0181 0.9829 0.9988
February 0.9878 0.9654 0.9744
March 0.9781 0.9592 0.9691
April 0.9811 0.9601 0.9722
May 0.9860 0.9713 0.9803
June 0.9994 0.9847 0.9935
July 0.9916 0.9644 0.9778
August 0.9977 0.9693 0.9855
September 0.9798 0.9619 0.9718
October 0.9829 0.9658 0.9741
November 0.9784 0.9557 0.9632
December 0.9735 0.9586 0.9642