YEARLY HIGH
1.0303 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.9506 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9962 MYR

2021 RON to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RON to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0797 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0091 to the December average rate of 0.9621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0303 was down 1.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0415, 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 5,152 MYR
2020 Average 4,954 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 4,753 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 398.61 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0233
0.9565
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 1.0073, compared to 0.9851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0309 MYR (High: 1.0303 / Low: 0.9994). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 MYR (High: 1.0091 / Low: 0.9963).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.0178) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0386 (+3.95%).

2021 Avg (May) 1.0178
2020 Avg (May) 0.9791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0197 1.0000 1.0091
February 1.0091 0.9963 1.0042
March 1.0107 0.9883 1.0006
April 1.0103 0.9899 1.0020
May 1.0303 0.9994 1.0178
June 1.0248 0.9968 1.0103
July 1.0233 0.9962 1.0089
August 1.0201 0.9935 1.0088
September 0.9995 0.9791 0.9912
October 0.9815 0.9676 0.9759
November 0.9748 0.9506 0.9634
December 0.9687 0.9543 0.9621