YEARLY HIGH
0.0738 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0011 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0193 MYR

2021 SDG to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0727 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0731 to the December average rate of 0.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -86.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0738 was down 18.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 369 MYR
2020 Average 389 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 5 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.49 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

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SDG 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 0.0290, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0727 MYR (High: 0.0738 / Low: 0.0011). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0094).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0727
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0487 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0595) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0803), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0208 (-25.86%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0595
2020 Avg (February) 0.0803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0734 0.0725 0.0731
February 0.0738 0.0011 0.0595
March 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
April 0.0109 0.0106 0.0108
May 0.0106 0.0098 0.0102
June 0.0098 0.0092 0.0095
July 0.0095 0.0092 0.0094
August 0.0095 0.0094 0.0095
September 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
October 0.0095 0.0094 0.0094
November 0.0186 0.0094 0.0098
December 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096