YEARLY HIGH
0.4653 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4340 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4476 MYR

2014 SBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.4653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.4340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4578 to the December average rate of 0.4601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4653 was down 0.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,327 MYR
2013 Average 2,202 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,170 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.68 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4622
0.4373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4497, compared to 0.4455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0110 MYR (High: 0.4636 / Low: 0.4526). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 MYR (High: 0.4528 / Low: 0.4466).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.4601) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4524), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+1.71%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.4601
2013 Avg (December) 0.4524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4636 0.4526 0.4578
February 0.4613 0.4507 0.4557
March 0.4551 0.4484 0.4514
April 0.4515 0.4432 0.4476
May 0.4479 0.4384 0.4422
June 0.4478 0.4381 0.4437
July 0.4439 0.4374 0.4401
August 0.4448 0.4340 0.4393
September 0.4451 0.4342 0.4408
October 0.4464 0.4396 0.4427
November 0.4528 0.4466 0.4498
December 0.4653 0.4558 0.4601