Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) TradingHours.com
The Malaysian Ringgit is the primary currency of Malaysia. This currency is used by an estimated 31,528,585 people. Based on our estimate, Malaysian Ringgit is the #40 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Malaysian Ringgit is "MYR". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 458. The currency symbol for the Ringgit is "RM".
Malaysian Ringgit conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
MYR Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Malaysian Ringgit is Malaysia.
There are approximately 31,528,585 people around the world who use the Malaysian Ringgit. The Malaysian Ringgit is the #40 most used widely currency is the world.
31,528,585 user population
Ranked #40 in the worldMYR Exchange Rates
1 Malaysian Ringgit equals:
† Rates last updated at 9 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
MYR Currency Facts
MYR Details
| ISO 4217 Code | MYR |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 458 |
| Unit Name | Ringgit |
| Symbol | RM |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
MYR Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | sen |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | sen |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | RM1, RM5, RM10, RM50, RM100 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | sen5, sen10, sen20, sen50 |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
MYR Issuance
| Central Bank | Bank Negara Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.bnm.gov.my |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 31,528,585 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #40 |
| MYR Inflation Rate | 0.88% |
| Inflation Rank | #98 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 MYR Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Bank Negara Malaysia. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Malaysian Ringgit may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Thaipusam | January 21, 2019 | Closed |
| Federal Territory Day | February 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Lunar New Year | February 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Lunar New Year | February 6, 2019 | Closed |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Wesak Day | May 20, 2019 | Closed |
| Nuzul Al Quran | May 22, 2019 | Closed |
| Hari Raya Puasa | June 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Hari Raya Puasa | June 6, 2019 | Closed |
| Public Holiday | July 30, 2019 | Closed |
| Hari Raya Haji | August 12, 2019 | Closed |
| National Day | August 31, 2019 | Closed |
| First Day of Muharram | September 2, 2019 | Closed |
| Birthday of Yang DiPertuan Agong | September 9, 2019 | Closed |
| Malaysia Day | September 16, 2019 | Closed |
| Deepavali | October 28, 2019 | Closed |
| Prophet's Birthday | November 9, 2019 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2019 | Closed |