YEARLY HIGH
3.8322 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.2676 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5670 LSL

2021 MYR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 3.8322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 3.2676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5645 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7341 to the December average rate of 3.7678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.8322 was down 12.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.3751, 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 76,643 LSL
2020 Average 78,254 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 65,352 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,290.64 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.8097
3.3076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LSL 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 3.5491, compared to 3.5849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2298 LSL (High: 3.8302 / Low: 3.6004). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1042 LSL (High: 3.5556 / Low: 3.4514).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2298
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1440 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3.7678) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.6712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0967 (+2.63%).

2021 Avg (December) 3.7678
2020 Avg (December) 3.6712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8230 3.6245 3.7341
February 3.7246 3.5785 3.6496
March 3.7805 3.5712 3.6478
April 3.5556 3.4514 3.5038
May 3.5354 3.3301 3.4096
June 3.4497 3.2676 3.3495
July 3.5153 3.4005 3.4520
August 3.6108 3.4177 3.5093
September 3.6236 3.4070 3.4993
October 3.6671 3.4761 3.5730
November 3.8302 3.6004 3.7083
December 3.8322 3.6996 3.7678