# Ringgit outshines Asian peers after nearly 10pct gain in 2025

> The ringgit strengthened nearly 10% against the dollar in 2025 and opened 2026 as Asia's best-performing currency. Gains were larger than those of the Thai baht, Singapore dollar, yuan, won and dong, and the Indian rupee underperformed.

- Date: 2026-01-01 · published 2026-01-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21785-ringgit-outshines-asian-peers-after-nearly-10pct-gain-in-2025
- Commodities: [Malaysian Ringgit (MYR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDMYR.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger ringgit moves tend to lower the ringgit cost of Malaysian palm oil, which can ease local prices. The effect on global feed markets is limited.

## Read by commodity

- USDMYR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- nst.com.my: https://www.nst.com.my/business/economy/2026/01/1348394/ringgit-outshines-asian-peers-after-nearly-10pct-gain-2025

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