YEARLY HIGH
3.0129 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.9029 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9409 MYR

2021 LYD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.0129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.9029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1100 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1777 to the December average rate of 0.9153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.0129 was down 4.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.1611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,064 MYR
2020 Average 15,143 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 4,514 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,550.04 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2047
0.8807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 0.9604, compared to 0.9213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 2.1100 MYR (High: 3.0129 / Low: 0.9029). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 MYR (High: 0.9276 / Low: 0.9202).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1100
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2700 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.1777) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.9136), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7359 (-59.58%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.1777
2020 Avg (January) 2.9136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0129 0.9029 1.1777
February 0.9130 0.9037 0.9077
March 0.9214 0.9066 0.9145
April 0.9194 0.9108 0.9152
May 0.9311 0.9121 0.9238
June 0.9276 0.9202 0.9236
July 0.9382 0.9207 0.9310
August 0.9380 0.9195 0.9332
September 0.9270 0.9159 0.9215
October 0.9207 0.9099 0.9146
November 0.9185 0.9085 0.9125
December 0.9213 0.9074 0.9153