YEARLY HIGH
1.1871 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.9364 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0405 MYR

2015 SAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 1.1871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.9364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2507 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9524 to the December average rate of 1.1408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1871 was up 27.22% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9332, 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 5,936 MYR
2014 Average 4,363 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 4,682 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,253.46 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1691
0.9327
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 0.9698, compared to 1.1111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.1088 MYR (High: 1.1292 / Low: 1.0204). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 MYR (High: 1.0204 / Low: 1.0030).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1088
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 1.1486) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8578), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2908 (+33.90%).

2015 Avg (September) 1.1486
2014 Avg (September) 0.8578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9664 0.9364 0.9524
February 0.9725 0.9460 0.9593
March 0.9909 0.9633 0.9817
April 0.9858 0.9440 0.9677
May 0.9761 0.9499 0.9601
June 1.0075 0.9818 0.9977
July 1.0204 1.0030 1.0136
August 1.1292 1.0204 1.0797
September 1.1871 1.1175 1.1486
October 1.1785 1.1014 1.1344
November 1.1709 1.1234 1.1494
December 1.1561 1.1182 1.1408