2019 SBD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5187 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.4926 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5051 MYR

2019 SBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.5187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5076 to the December average rate of 0.5006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5187 was down 2.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5312, 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 2,593 MYR

2018 Average 2,561 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 2,463 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.29 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5133

0.4990

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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 0.5053, compared to 0.5049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5053

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0177 MYR (High: 0.5187 / Low: 0.5009). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 MYR (High: 0.5108 / Low: 0.5038).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5076) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.29%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5076

2018 Avg (January) 0.5091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5187	0.5009	0.5076
February	0.5112	0.4966	0.5027
March	0.5079	0.4986	0.5019
April	0.5119	0.4977	0.5050
May	0.5167	0.5039	0.5093
June	0.5114	0.5007	0.5053
July	0.5047	0.4954	0.5002
August	0.5169	0.5048	0.5121
September	0.5184	0.5015	0.5077
October	0.5108	0.5038	0.5062
November	0.5120	0.4962	0.5025
December	0.5060	0.4926	0.5006