YEARLY HIGH
0.9332 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.8396 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8725 MYR

2014 SAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.9332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.8396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0936 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8806 to the December average rate of 0.9275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9332 was up 4.99% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,666 MYR
2013 Average 4,200 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 4,198 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 467.80 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9355
0.8393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.8709, compared to 0.8742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0323 MYR (High: 0.8740 / Low: 0.8417). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 MYR (High: 0.8635 / Low: 0.8539).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.9275) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8674), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0601 (+6.93%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.9275
2013 Avg (December) 0.8674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8930 0.8699 0.8806
February 0.8929 0.8737 0.8829
March 0.8822 0.8685 0.8747
April 0.8756 0.8596 0.8682
May 0.8707 0.8555 0.8614
June 0.8635 0.8539 0.8578
July 0.8554 0.8450 0.8490
August 0.8563 0.8396 0.8473
September 0.8740 0.8417 0.8578
October 0.8768 0.8671 0.8716
November 0.9024 0.8776 0.8918
December 0.9332 0.9123 0.9275