YEARLY HIGH
12.2916 PHP
YEARLY LOW
11.5347 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8897 PHP

2021 MYR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 12.2916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 11.5347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7568 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9034 to the December average rate of 11.9461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.2916 was down 2.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.5571, 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 245,831 PHP
2020 Average 236,203 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 230,695 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,136.70 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.2368
11.5484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PHP 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 11.7749, compared to 12.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.4946 PHP (High: 12.2916 / Low: 11.7970). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1505 PHP (High: 11.9906 / Low: 11.8401).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4946
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1414 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 11.9461) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.8535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0926 (+0.78%).

2021 Avg (December) 11.9461
2020 Avg (December) 11.8535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9906 11.8401 11.9034
February 12.1230 11.7994 11.9320
March 11.9785 11.6534 11.8075
April 11.8200 11.6659 11.7472
May 11.7788 11.5433 11.6058
June 11.7616 11.5347 11.6537
July 12.0572 11.7954 11.9093
August 12.0098 11.6116 11.8958
September 12.2264 11.9598 12.0514
October 12.2634 12.0983 12.1795
November 12.1861 11.8934 12.0449
December 12.2916 11.7970 11.9461