2020 AUD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1185 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.5285 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8981 MYR

2020 AUD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.1185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 2.5285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5901 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8001 to the December average rate of 3.0582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.1185 was up 4.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.9789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,593 MYR

2019 Average 14,399 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 12,642 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,950.34 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.0972

2.6297

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.7924, compared to 3.0038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7924

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2542 MYR (High: 2.7826 / Low: 2.5285). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0555 MYR (High: 2.7970 / Low: 2.7415).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2542

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0555

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.0582) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.8565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2017 (+7.06%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.0582

2019 Avg (December) 2.8565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8715	2.7405	2.8001
February	2.7970	2.7415	2.7707
March	2.7826	2.5285	2.6686
April	2.8430	2.6116	2.7410
May	2.8996	2.7409	2.8271
June	2.9974	2.9019	2.9472
July	3.0534	2.9584	2.9967
August	3.0768	2.9929	3.0173
September	3.0597	2.9312	2.9982
October	2.9990	2.9191	2.9597
November	3.0139	2.9105	2.9926
December	3.1185	3.0076	3.0582