YEARLY HIGH
0.0867 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0814 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0841 MYR

2021 PHP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PHP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.0867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0840 to the December average rate of 0.0837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0867 was down 0.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,674 MYR
2020 Average 21,179 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 20,339 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,334.52 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0866
0.0817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.0849, compared to 0.0833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0034 MYR (High: 0.0848 / Low: 0.0814). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MYR (High: 0.0845 / Low: 0.0834).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0858) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0854), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.49%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0858
2020 Avg (June) 0.0854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0845 0.0834 0.0840
February 0.0847 0.0825 0.0838
March 0.0858 0.0835 0.0847
April 0.0857 0.0846 0.0851
May 0.0866 0.0849 0.0862
June 0.0867 0.0850 0.0858
July 0.0848 0.0829 0.0840
August 0.0861 0.0833 0.0841
September 0.0836 0.0818 0.0830
October 0.0827 0.0815 0.0821
November 0.0841 0.0821 0.0830
December 0.0848 0.0814 0.0837