Malaysia FX Intelligence

Malaysia Currency Strength Index Dashboard

Compare major currencies against the Malaysian Ringgit using a practical strength index that combines recent currency performance, 3-month momentum, latest monthly direction, and volatility adjustment.

Latest Malaysia Currency Strength Index: October 2025 to September 2026

This dashboard ranks selected currencies using a calculated strength index based on recent performance, 3-month momentum, latest monthly direction, and volatility.

Currencies Analysed 12 currencies
Strongest Currency KRW — South Korean Won
Highest Strength Score 100.00 / 100
Weakest Currency IDR — Indonesian Rupiah

Currency Strength Index Ranking Against MYR

A higher score means the currency is stronger against MYR in this calculated index. The score combines performance, momentum, latest direction, and volatility adjustment.

Rank 1

KRW — South Korean Won

Strength Level Very Strong
Currency Strength Index 100.00 / 100
12-Month Performance 2.52%
3-Month Momentum 10.62%
Latest Monthly Direction 2.91%
Volatility Adjustment 4.50%
Latest Month-End Rate 0.0030 MYR
Business Reading This currency is showing stronger overall pressure against MYR. Importers may need closer cost monitoring.
Rank 2

CNY — Chinese Yuan

Strength Level Strong
Currency Strength Index 66.99 / 100
12-Month Performance 3.22%
3-Month Momentum 2.74%
Latest Monthly Direction 1.55%
Volatility Adjustment 2.22%
Latest Month-End Rate 0.6085 MYR
Business Reading This currency shows moderate strength and should be reviewed before major payment or pricing decisions.
Rank 3

AUD — Australian Dollar

Strength Level Moderate
Currency Strength Index 58.78 / 100
12-Month Performance 3.55%
3-Month Momentum 1.83%
Latest Monthly Direction -1.97%
Volatility Adjustment 2.16%
Latest Month-End Rate 2.8432 MYR
Business Reading This currency shows moderate strength and should be reviewed before major payment or pricing decisions.
Rank 4

VND — Vietnamese Dong

Strength Level Moderate
Currency Strength Index 44.71 / 100
12-Month Performance -1.26%
3-Month Momentum 2.19%
Latest Monthly Direction 1.95%
Volatility Adjustment 1.84%
Latest Month-End Rate 0.0002 MYR
Business Reading This currency is comparatively weaker against MYR in the current index ranking.
Rank 5

SGD — Singapore Dollar

Strength Level Moderate
Currency Strength Index 43.00 / 100
12-Month Performance -1.00%
3-Month Momentum 2.13%
Latest Monthly Direction 0.70%
Volatility Adjustment 1.39%
Latest Month-End Rate 3.1921 MYR
Business Reading This currency is comparatively weaker against MYR in the current index ranking.
Rank 6

USD — US Dollar

Strength Level Weak
Currency Strength Index 34.96 / 100
12-Month Performance -2.68%
3-Month Momentum 1.59%
Latest Monthly Direction 1.29%
Volatility Adjustment 2.03%
Latest Month-End Rate 4.0795 MYR
Business Reading This currency is comparatively weaker against MYR in the current index ranking.
Rank 7

JPY — Japanese Yen

Strength Level Weak
Currency Strength Index 34.87 / 100
12-Month Performance -4.44%
3-Month Momentum 2.67%
Latest Monthly Direction 2.95%
Volatility Adjustment 2.70%
Latest Month-End Rate 0.0260 MYR
Business Reading This currency is comparatively weaker against MYR in the current index ranking.
Rank 8

GBP — British Pound

Strength Level Weak
Currency Strength Index 33.46 / 100
12-Month Performance -2.14%
3-Month Momentum 1.91%
Latest Monthly Direction -1.42%
Volatility Adjustment 1.46%
Latest Month-End Rate 5.3955 MYR
Business Reading This currency is comparatively weaker against MYR in the current index ranking.
Rank 9

EUR — Euro

Strength Level Very Weak
Currency Strength Index 18.48 / 100
12-Month Performance -4.66%
3-Month Momentum 0.98%
Latest Monthly Direction -1.44%
Volatility Adjustment 1.63%
Latest Month-End Rate 4.6231 MYR
Business Reading This currency is comparatively weaker against MYR in the current index ranking.
Rank 10

THB — Thai Baht

Strength Level Very Weak
Currency Strength Index 10.54 / 100
12-Month Performance -6.28%
3-Month Momentum 0.20%
Latest Monthly Direction -0.49%
Volatility Adjustment 2.42%
Latest Month-End Rate 0.1215 MYR
Business Reading This currency is comparatively weaker against MYR in the current index ranking.
Rank 11

PHP — Philippine Peso

Strength Level Very Weak
Currency Strength Index 4.84 / 100
12-Month Performance -8.52%
3-Month Momentum 0.62%
Latest Monthly Direction 0.66%
Volatility Adjustment 3.17%
Latest Month-End Rate 0.0652 MYR
Business Reading This currency is comparatively weaker against MYR in the current index ranking.
Rank 12

IDR — Indonesian Rupiah

Strength Level Very Weak
Currency Strength Index 0.00 / 100
12-Month Performance -9.52%
3-Month Momentum 0.44%
Latest Monthly Direction 0.44%
Volatility Adjustment 3.88%
Latest Month-End Rate 0.0002 MYR
Business Reading This currency is comparatively weaker against MYR in the current index ranking.
Source: Official monthly exchange-rate data from data.gov.my, sourced from Bank Negara Malaysia. The index is calculated for general business comparison using recent performance, momentum, latest direction, and volatility. It is not an official BNM rating and actual transaction rates may differ.

Why a Currency Strength Index Matters

A currency may look strong in one month, but that alone does not always give a useful business signal. The Currency Strength Index combines several indicators so importers, exporters, and logistics teams can see a clearer ranking of which currencies are currently stronger or weaker against MYR.

For importers, a stronger foreign currency can increase MYR payment pressure. For exporters, a stronger foreign currency may affect overseas pricing and settlement value. For logistics providers, currency strength can influence freight costing, overseas agent charges, supplier invoices, and customer quotation discussions.

How to Use This Dashboard

Use this dashboard as a quick FX ranking tool. A higher strength score means the currency has shown stronger movement against MYR based on recent performance and momentum. A lower score means the currency has shown weaker movement. Volatility is included as a small adjustment because highly unstable currencies may require closer monitoring even when they appear strong.

Data Notice: Exchange rate data is sourced from official monthly exchange-rate data published through data.gov.my and sourced from Bank Negara Malaysia. The strength index is a calculated business reference score and is not an official BNM rating.