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MalaysiaMalaysia Trade (% of GDP) fell to 136.4 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
Malaysia Trade (% of GDP) fell to 136.4 Percent in December 2025, down 0.97 Percent from November's 137.36 Percent reading.
Latest Release
136.396420
Actual
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Consensus
137.362571
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CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Trade (% of GDP) (Malaysia) was reported at 136.40 Percent in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 137.36 Percent. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 135.45 Percent, up from the prior three at 132.42 Percent. In December readings over the past 3 years, Trade (% of GDP) has averaged 135.45 Percent.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Gross Domestic Product YoY (Aug 14).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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Trade (% of GDP) - MY
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About Trade (% of GDP) — Malaysia
DEFINITION
Malaysia's Trade (% of GDP) for 2025 registered at 136.396420%, slightly missing the previous year's 137.362571% recorded in 2024. This marginal decline indicates a subtle contraction in trade activity relative to GDP compared to the prior year. Market participants will monitor upcoming economic data for further clarity on Malaysia's trade dynamics. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - MY Events
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:30 | MY | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 50.7 | 51.2 | 52.15 | Low | |