YEARLY HIGH
0.0103 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0018 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0099 MYR

2021 KMF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KMF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.0103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0100 to the December average rate of 0.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0103 was up 1.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51 MYR
2020 Average 49 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 9 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.67 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0103
0.0093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0100, compared to 0.0098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0080 MYR (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0018). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0098).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0102) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+5.84%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0102
2020 Avg (May) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0101 0.0099 0.0100
February 0.0100 0.0099 0.0099
March 0.0100 0.0099 0.0099
April 0.0101 0.0099 0.0100
May 0.0103 0.0100 0.0102
June 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
July 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
August 0.0102 0.0099 0.0101
September 0.0100 0.0099 0.0099
October 0.0099 0.0098 0.0098
November 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
December 0.0097 0.0018 0.0094