YEARLY HIGH
2.8160 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.5551 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6753 BWP

2021 MYR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.8160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 2.5551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2608 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7170 to the December average rate of 2.7840, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8160 was down 0.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.8324, 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 56,319 BWP
2020 Average 54,472 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 51,103 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,216.75 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.8031
2.5738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BWP 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 2.6560, compared to 2.6946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.1039 BWP (High: 2.6658 / Low: 2.5619). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0398 BWP (High: 2.6406 / Low: 2.6008).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1039
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0398

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.7840) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.6856), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0984 (+3.66%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.7840
2020 Avg (December) 2.6856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7414 2.6670 2.7170
February 2.7160 2.6716 2.6916
March 2.7336 2.6617 2.6884
April 2.6722 2.6206 2.6415
May 2.6658 2.5619 2.6046
June 2.6319 2.5551 2.5929
July 2.6406 2.6008 2.6184
August 2.6772 2.5889 2.6401
September 2.7083 2.6331 2.6582
October 2.7526 2.6741 2.7022
November 2.7952 2.7285 2.7645
December 2.8160 2.7658 2.7840