2020 BBD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2212 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.0185 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1007 MYR

2020 BBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 2.2212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.0185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2027 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0391 to the December average rate of 2.0282, 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 2.2212 was up 5.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,106 MYR

2019 Average 10,355 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 10,093 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,013.75 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1895

2.0136

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 2.1246, compared to 2.0768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1246

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1405 MYR (High: 2.2212 / Low: 2.0808). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 MYR (High: 2.0827 / Low: 2.0707).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1405

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.1480) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1085 (+5.32%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.1480

2019 Avg (March) 2.0395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0513	2.0276	2.0391
February	2.1172	2.0480	2.0794
March	2.2212	2.0808	2.1480
April	2.1978	2.1490	2.1749
May	2.1818	2.1488	2.1695
June	2.1572	2.1248	2.1370
July	2.1438	2.1197	2.1326
August	2.1200	2.0827	2.0942
September	2.0857	2.0572	2.0747
October	2.0827	2.0707	2.0759
November	2.0840	2.0337	2.0553
December	2.0377	2.0185	2.0282