Ringgit closes out 2024 as top performer among major Asian currencies


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional peers amid a challenging global economic landscape.

By the end of the year, it had appreciated over 2.73 per cent to RM4.47 against the US dollar, an impressive feat compared to the decline or stagnation of Asian currencies.

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