YEARLY HIGH
1.2094 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.0990 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1438 MYR

2020 AED to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AED to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.2094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.0990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1104 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1103 to the December average rate of 1.1044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2094 was up 5.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,047 MYR
2019 Average 5,638 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 5,495 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 551.97 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1922
1.0964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to MYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.1569, compared to 1.1308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0765 MYR (High: 1.2094 / Low: 1.1329). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 MYR (High: 1.1340 / Low: 1.1276).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0765
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1696) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0591 (+5.32%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1696
2019 Avg (March) 1.1105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1169 1.1040 1.1103
February 1.1528 1.1152 1.1322
March 1.2094 1.1329 1.1696
April 1.1966 1.1701 1.1842
May 1.1880 1.1700 1.1813
June 1.1746 1.1569 1.1636
July 1.1673 1.1542 1.1612
August 1.1544 1.1340 1.1403
September 1.1357 1.1202 1.1297
October 1.1340 1.1276 1.1303
November 1.1348 1.1074 1.1191
December 1.1096 1.0990 1.1044