YEARLY HIGH
0.3914 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3551 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3740 MYR

2021 BWP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.3914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3681 to the December average rate of 0.3592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3914 was up 0.66% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,957 MYR
2020 Average 1,837 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,776 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.26 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3883
0.3566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3766, compared to 0.3713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0152 MYR (High: 0.3903 / Low: 0.3751). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 MYR (High: 0.3845 / Low: 0.3787).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.3857) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0205 (+5.63%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.3857
2020 Avg (June) 0.3651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3749 0.3648 0.3681
February 0.3743 0.3682 0.3715
March 0.3757 0.3658 0.3720
April 0.3816 0.3742 0.3786
May 0.3903 0.3751 0.3840
June 0.3914 0.3800 0.3857
July 0.3845 0.3787 0.3819
August 0.3863 0.3735 0.3788
September 0.3798 0.3692 0.3762
October 0.3740 0.3633 0.3701
November 0.3665 0.3578 0.3617
December 0.3616 0.3551 0.3592