YEARLY HIGH
0.0360 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0342 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0351 MYR

2021 NPR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NPR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.0360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0345 to the December average rate of 0.0349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0360 was down 2.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180 MYR
2020 Average 177 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 171 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.78 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0357
0.0344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0350, compared to 0.0352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0013 MYR (High: 0.0358 / Low: 0.0345). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0356 / Low: 0.0352).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.0356) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.32%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.0356
2020 Avg (August) 0.0351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0348 0.0342 0.0345
February 0.0350 0.0347 0.0348
March 0.0358 0.0345 0.0353
April 0.0353 0.0343 0.0347
May 0.0357 0.0344 0.0352
June 0.0354 0.0349 0.0351
July 0.0356 0.0349 0.0353
August 0.0360 0.0353 0.0356
September 0.0356 0.0352 0.0354
October 0.0353 0.0345 0.0348
November 0.0356 0.0346 0.0351
December 0.0353 0.0346 0.0349