YEARLY HIGH
0.0698 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0480 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0602 MYR

2020 ARS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0681 to the December average rate of 0.0491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0698 was down 37.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 349 MYR
2019 Average 442 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 240 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.94 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0700
0.0472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0660, compared to 0.0544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0033 MYR (High: 0.0676 / Low: 0.0643). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MYR (High: 0.0687 / Low: 0.0676).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0681) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0989), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0308 (-31.17%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0681
2019 Avg (March) 0.0989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0687 0.0676 0.0681
February 0.0686 0.0674 0.0679
March 0.0698 0.0668 0.0681
April 0.0676 0.0643 0.0664
May 0.0652 0.0635 0.0642
June 0.0629 0.0609 0.0615
July 0.0608 0.0586 0.0598
August 0.0586 0.0563 0.0572
September 0.0559 0.0545 0.0552
October 0.0545 0.0530 0.0536
November 0.0530 0.0501 0.0515
December 0.0500 0.0480 0.0491