YEARLY HIGH
1.1318 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.9994 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0740 MYR

2021 PLN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.1318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.9994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1324 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0835 to the December average rate of 1.0319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1318 was down 0.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,636 MYR
2020 Average 21,580 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 19,987 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,649.00 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1162
1.0170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.0882, compared to 1.0598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0532 MYR (High: 1.0525 / Low: 0.9994). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 MYR (High: 1.0964 / Low: 1.0792).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0532
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.1080) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0620 (+5.93%).

2021 Avg (May) 1.1080
2020 Avg (May) 1.0459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0971 1.0734 1.0835
February 1.0964 1.0792 1.0888
March 1.0809 1.0445 1.0630
April 1.0913 1.0582 1.0813
May 1.1318 1.0801 1.1080
June 1.1302 1.0788 1.1048
July 1.1017 1.0781 1.0896
August 1.1007 1.0753 1.0871
September 1.0940 1.0478 1.0735
October 1.0628 1.0381 1.0514
November 1.0525 0.9994 1.0252
December 1.0411 1.0236 1.0319