2020 BAM to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5699 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.2916 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4497 MYR

2020 BAM to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 2.5699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 2.2916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2783 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3152 to the December average rate of 2.5243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5699 was up 5.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.4254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,849 MYR

2019 Average 11,855 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 11,458 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,391.40 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5538

2.2935

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.3929, compared to 2.5064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3929

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.1158 MYR (High: 2.5699 / Low: 2.4541). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 MYR (High: 2.5084 / Low: 2.4751).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1158

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 2.4950) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1306 (+5.53%).

2020 Avg (July) 2.4950

2019 Avg (July) 2.3644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3490	2.2916	2.3152
February	2.3683	2.2948	2.3199
March	2.4663	2.3683	2.4290
April	2.4370	2.3897	2.4158
May	2.4736	2.3848	2.4185
June	2.4755	2.4384	2.4590
July	2.5699	2.4541	2.4950
August	2.5699	2.5168	2.5321
September	2.5431	2.4822	2.5024
October	2.5179	2.4789	2.4977
November	2.5084	2.4751	2.4870
December	2.5426	2.4934	2.5243