YEARLY HIGH
42.9323 LRD
YEARLY LOW
33.4475 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.1540 LRD

2021 MYR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 42.9323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 33.4475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4848 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.6652 to the December average rate of 33.8544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 42.9323 was down 11.21% compared to the 2020 peak of 48.3534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 858,646 LRD
2020 Average 912,182 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 668,950 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,696.05 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

43.5146
32.9762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LRD 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 41.9169, compared to 38.3912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.9169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.3912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 4.4880 LRD (High: 40.9859 / Low: 36.4979). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2816 LRD (High: 42.0256 / Low: 41.7441).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.4880
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.4896 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 42.6364) against the same month in 2020 (average: 47.2667), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6302 (-9.80%).

2021 Avg (February) 42.6364
2020 Avg (February) 47.2667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.2692 40.5464 41.6652
February 42.9323 42.2246 42.6364
March 42.9065 41.7369 42.2269
April 42.0256 41.7441 41.8634
May 42.0095 41.3804 41.6414
June 41.7478 41.2147 41.4681
July 41.2826 40.5290 40.8404
August 41.3399 40.4919 40.6904
September 41.5448 40.8115 41.1707
October 40.9859 36.4979 39.1404
November 36.1616 33.5024 34.6508
December 34.7688 33.4475 33.8544