Malaysia FX Intelligence

Malaysia FX Seasonality Dashboard

Analyse historical monthly exchange-rate movement patterns using Malaysia Open Data middle rates. Compare which months historically recorded stronger, weaker, more volatile, or more stable currency movements against the Malaysian Ringgit.

Data Status: Compiled up to 14 Oct 2026. Historical Dates Processed: 7,338 dates.
Historically Strongest Month
November
Highest average market directional move
Historically Weakest Month
February
Lowest average market directional move
Highest Volatility Month
March
Highest average absolute fluctuation
Lowest Volatility Month
July
Lowest average absolute fluctuation
Most Seasonal Currency
VND
Highest monthly consistency score

Monthly Seasonality Overview

Month Avg Daily Movement Avg Absolute Movement Standard Deviation Observations Positive Observations Negative Observations Strongest Currency Weakest Currency Highest Movement Currency
January -0.011% 0.415% 0.844 516 days 3,892 4,197 THB IDR JPY
February -0.022% 0.408% 0.856 459 days 3,556 3,629 IDR KRW JPY
March 0.078% 0.491% 10.121 563 days 4,195 4,592 THB JPY THB
April -0.003% 0.331% 0.491 546 days 4,174 4,324 CAD INR JPY
May 0.013% 0.393% 1.228 518 days 4,200 3,936 CHF CNY IDR
June 0.020% 0.340% 0.534 541 days 4,357 4,099 AUD PHP JPY
July 0.006% 0.316% 0.477 567 days 4,408 4,415 KRW INR JPY
August 0.012% 0.346% 0.539 548 days 4,362 4,211 JPY INR JPY
September -0.002% 0.376% 0.618 525 days 4,196 4,029 INR IDR JPY
October 0.009% 0.369% 0.679 545 days 4,328 4,125 IDR CAD AUD
November 0.094% 0.457% 9.737 514 days 4,104 3,914 THB INR THB
December 0.011% 0.325% 0.655 523 days 4,168 3,930 CHF VND KRW

12-Month Seasonality Heatmap Grid (Average Absolute Fluctuation)

January

USD 0.28%
EUR 0.44%
GBP 0.49%
JPY 0.60%
CNY 0.26%
SGD 0.26%
THB 0.39%
IDR 0.56%
VND 0.26%
PHP 0.39%
BND 0.21%
AUD 0.55%
NZD 0.42%
CAD 0.45%
CHF 0.59%
KRW 0.46%
INR 0.31%

February

USD 0.29%
EUR 0.43%
GBP 0.54%
JPY 0.58%
CNY 0.25%
SGD 0.26%
THB 0.40%
IDR 0.51%
VND 0.29%
PHP 0.33%
BND 0.20%
AUD 0.56%
NZD 0.45%
CAD 0.45%
CHF 0.55%
KRW 0.45%
INR 0.29%

March

USD 0.24%
EUR 0.43%
GBP 0.45%
JPY 0.57%
CNY 0.23%
SGD 0.22%
THB 2.07%
IDR 0.46%
VND 0.28%
PHP 0.28%
BND 0.21%
AUD 0.52%
NZD 0.48%
CAD 0.40%
CHF 0.50%
KRW 0.43%
INR 0.30%

April

USD 0.20%
EUR 0.39%
GBP 0.37%
JPY 0.49%
CNY 0.21%
SGD 0.21%
THB 0.27%
IDR 0.40%
VND 0.23%
PHP 0.27%
BND 0.20%
AUD 0.46%
NZD 0.43%
CAD 0.34%
CHF 0.44%
KRW 0.38%
INR 0.30%

May

USD 0.27%
EUR 0.43%
GBP 0.43%
JPY 0.56%
CNY 0.54%
SGD 0.23%
THB 0.32%
IDR 0.57%
VND 0.29%
PHP 0.31%
BND 0.23%
AUD 0.47%
NZD 0.43%
CAD 0.36%
CHF 0.49%
KRW 0.40%
INR 0.29%

June

USD 0.24%
EUR 0.40%
GBP 0.43%
JPY 0.49%
CNY 0.27%
SGD 0.19%
THB 0.27%
IDR 0.44%
VND 0.27%
PHP 0.26%
BND 0.20%
AUD 0.48%
NZD 0.42%
CAD 0.36%
CHF 0.43%
KRW 0.35%
INR 0.25%

July

USD 0.19%
EUR 0.37%
GBP 0.39%
JPY 0.45%
CNY 0.21%
SGD 0.18%
THB 0.27%
IDR 0.40%
VND 0.21%
PHP 0.25%
BND 0.19%
AUD 0.44%
NZD 0.43%
CAD 0.33%
CHF 0.43%
KRW 0.36%
INR 0.25%

August

USD 0.23%
EUR 0.40%
GBP 0.40%
JPY 0.51%
CNY 0.25%
SGD 0.20%
THB 0.28%
IDR 0.44%
VND 0.25%
PHP 0.27%
BND 0.19%
AUD 0.47%
NZD 0.47%
CAD 0.36%
CHF 0.50%
KRW 0.33%
INR 0.31%

September

USD 0.26%
EUR 0.43%
GBP 0.47%
JPY 0.55%
CNY 0.29%
SGD 0.24%
THB 0.31%
IDR 0.48%
VND 0.26%
PHP 0.28%
BND 0.20%
AUD 0.47%
NZD 0.47%
CAD 0.37%
CHF 0.51%
KRW 0.44%
INR 0.33%

October

USD 0.24%
EUR 0.38%
GBP 0.47%
JPY 0.54%
CNY 0.26%
SGD 0.25%
THB 0.29%
IDR 0.48%
VND 0.25%
PHP 0.26%
BND 0.20%
AUD 0.54%
NZD 0.43%
CAD 0.40%
CHF 0.47%
KRW 0.47%
INR 0.28%

November

USD 0.23%
EUR 0.37%
GBP 0.41%
JPY 0.47%
CNY 0.25%
SGD 0.21%
THB 2.01%
IDR 0.42%
VND 0.31%
PHP 0.29%
BND 0.19%
AUD 0.47%
NZD 0.45%
CAD 0.37%
CHF 0.42%
KRW 0.37%
INR 0.32%

December

USD 0.20%
EUR 0.36%
GBP 0.42%
JPY 0.46%
CNY 0.21%
SGD 0.21%
THB 0.26%
IDR 0.32%
VND 0.23%
PHP 0.26%
BND 0.19%
AUD 0.40%
NZD 0.39%
CAD 0.34%
CHF 0.45%
KRW 0.51%
INR 0.28%

ASEAN Seasonality Dashboard Segment

Month SGD Avg THB Avg IDR Avg VND Avg PHP Avg BND Avg
January -0.002% 0.033% -0.126% 0.000% 0.007% -0.017%
February -0.024% 0.016% 0.036% -0.034% -0.015% 0.012%
March -0.014% 1.397% -0.026% -0.024% -0.006% -0.006%
April 0.015% -0.024% 0.007% -0.039% -0.028% 0.006%
May 0.017% 0.016% -0.021% 0.039% 0.025% 0.024%
June 0.025% 0.003% 0.004% 0.006% -0.020% 0.014%
July 0.012% -0.012% 0.030% -0.012% -0.012% 0.012%
August 0.023% 0.031% 0.016% 0.010% -0.014% 0.007%
September 0.008% -0.015% -0.056% 0.016% -0.026% 0.014%
October 0.021% 0.023% 0.051% -0.015% 0.008% 0.014%
November 0.001% 1.452% -0.023% 0.003% 0.024% 0.004%
December 0.015% 0.002% -0.005% -0.030% 0.007% 0.000%

Individual Currency Seasonality Profiles

US Dollar (USD)
Historically Stronger Month May
Historically Weaker Month February
Most Volatile Window February
Most Stable Window July
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.242%
Monthly Consistency Index 50.0%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the US Dollar historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around May, while soft performance cycles align typically with February. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving USD may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Euro (EUR)
Historically Stronger Month December
Historically Weaker Month January
Most Volatile Window January
Most Stable Window July
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.402%
Monthly Consistency Index 16.7%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Euro historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around December, while soft performance cycles align typically with January. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving EUR may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
British Pound (GBP)
Historically Stronger Month June
Historically Weaker Month February
Most Volatile Window February
Most Stable Window April
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.441%
Monthly Consistency Index 16.7%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the British Pound historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around June, while soft performance cycles align typically with February. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving GBP may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Historically Stronger Month August
Historically Weaker Month February
Most Volatile Window February
Most Stable Window July
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.522%
Monthly Consistency Index 33.3%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Japanese Yen historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around August, while soft performance cycles align typically with February. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving JPY may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Historically Stronger Month September
Historically Weaker Month May
Most Volatile Window May
Most Stable Window July
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.270%
Monthly Consistency Index 41.7%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Chinese Yuan historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around September, while soft performance cycles align typically with May. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving CNY may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Historically Stronger Month June
Historically Weaker Month February
Most Volatile Window February
Most Stable Window July
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.222%
Monthly Consistency Index 33.3%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Singapore Dollar historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around June, while soft performance cycles align typically with February. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving SGD may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Thai Baht (THB)
Historically Stronger Month November
Historically Weaker Month April
Most Volatile Window March
Most Stable Window April
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.596%
Monthly Consistency Index 25.0%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Thai Baht historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around November, while soft performance cycles align typically with April. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving THB may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Historically Stronger Month October
Historically Weaker Month January
Most Volatile Window February
Most Stable Window December
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.456%
Monthly Consistency Index 16.7%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Indonesian Rupiah historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around October, while soft performance cycles align typically with January. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving IDR may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Historically Stronger Month May
Historically Weaker Month April
Most Volatile Window November
Most Stable Window July
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.261%
Monthly Consistency Index 58.3%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Vietnamese Dong historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around May, while soft performance cycles align typically with April. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving VND may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Philippine Peso (PHP)
Historically Stronger Month May
Historically Weaker Month April
Most Volatile Window January
Most Stable Window July
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.287%
Monthly Consistency Index 41.7%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Philippine Peso historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around May, while soft performance cycles align typically with April. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving PHP may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Brunei Dollar (BND)
Historically Stronger Month May
Historically Weaker Month January
Most Volatile Window May
Most Stable Window July
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.201%
Monthly Consistency Index 16.7%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Brunei Dollar historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around May, while soft performance cycles align typically with January. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving BND may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Historically Stronger Month June
Historically Weaker Month September
Most Volatile Window February
Most Stable Window December
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.487%
Monthly Consistency Index 33.3%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Australian Dollar historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around June, while soft performance cycles align typically with September. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving AUD may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Historically Stronger Month December
Historically Weaker Month August
Most Volatile Window March
Most Stable Window December
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.439%
Monthly Consistency Index 41.7%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the New Zealand Dollar historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around December, while soft performance cycles align typically with August. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving NZD may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Historically Stronger Month May
Historically Weaker Month October
Most Volatile Window February
Most Stable Window April
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.377%
Monthly Consistency Index 8.3%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Canadian Dollar historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around May, while soft performance cycles align typically with October. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving CAD may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Historically Stronger Month December
Historically Weaker Month February
Most Volatile Window January
Most Stable Window July
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.482%
Monthly Consistency Index 33.3%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Swiss Franc historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around December, while soft performance cycles align typically with February. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving CHF may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
South Korean Won (KRW)
Historically Stronger Month July
Historically Weaker Month February
Most Volatile Window December
Most Stable Window August
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.413%
Monthly Consistency Index 16.7%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the South Korean Won historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around July, while soft performance cycles align typically with February. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving KRW may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Indian Rupee (INR)
Historically Stronger Month September
Historically Weaker Month August
Most Volatile Window September
Most Stable Window July
Avg Abs Monthly Movement 0.294%
Monthly Consistency Index 16.7%
Business Seasonality Interpretation:
Based on past middle-rate observations within the available dataset, the Indian Rupee historically shows recurrent distribution characteristics during specific calendar segments. Its highest historical acceleration trends cluster around September, while soft performance cycles align typically with August. These distributions document historical tendencies and are not intended to serve as forward indicators or predictive patterns.
Business Payment Planning Guidance
Corporate treasuries reviewing transaction timelines involving INR may reference these structured historical distribution records to analyze cyclical volatility variations. When coordinating settlement windows, consider these data segments alongside immediate operational needs. Do not rely on seasonal trends to ensure future currency performance or specific trading metrics.
Exchange-rate parameters are processed directly using Malaysia Open Data middle exchange-rate data. Calculated indicators represent historical summary patterns within the available data window and do not represent transactional quotes, commercial conversion values, forward guarantees, financial advice, or predictive models. Past distribution behaviors do not guarantee future movement or definitive asset trends.

Why Monitor FX Seasonality?

Exchange-rate movements can vary across different months of the year. A seasonality dashboard helps businesses compare historical monthly patterns and understand whether certain months have historically shown stronger movement, weaker movement, higher volatility, or more stable currency behaviour.

For exporters, importers, procurement teams, logistics companies, and finance departments, this can provide useful context when reviewing payment timing, foreign-currency receipts, supplier settlements, and internal treasury planning.

Seasonality analysis is historical only. It should not be treated as a forecast, trading signal, or guarantee that future exchange-rate behaviour will follow past monthly patterns.

How to Interpret This Dashboard

A stronger month means the selected currency historically recorded higher average movement against MYR during that calendar month within the available dataset. A weaker month means the currency historically recorded lower average movement or more negative average movement during that month.

Average absolute movement measures the size of movement regardless of direction. This helps identify months that were historically more active even if the direction varied from year to year.

Use this dashboard together with actual bank quotations, commercial exchange rates, payment terms, trade exposure, and internal risk-management policies before making business decisions.

Data Notice: This dashboard uses middle exchange-rate data obtained from Malaysia Open Data. Results are provided for general business reference only and do not represent commercial buying rates, selling rates, remittance rates, treasury quotations, card rates, money changer rates, financial advice, forecasts, or proof of future currency movement.