YEARLY HIGH
11.7626 MYR
YEARLY LOW
10.7066 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1390 MYR

2020 BHD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 11.7626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 10.7066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0560 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8163 to the December average rate of 10.7585, 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 11.7626 was up 3.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.3147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,813 MYR
2019 Average 54,937 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 53,533 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,280.01 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.5963
10.6823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 11.2620, compared to 11.0159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7134 MYR (High: 11.7626 / Low: 11.0493). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0649 MYR (High: 11.0482 / Low: 10.9833).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7134
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0649

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 0.2015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 11.3884) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.8202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5682 (+5.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 11.3884
2019 Avg (March) 10.8202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8808 10.7568 10.8163
February 11.2308 10.8647 11.0327
March 11.7626 11.0493 11.3884
April 11.6326 11.3758 11.5201
May 11.5651 11.3660 11.4895
June 11.4279 11.2553 11.3250
July 11.3666 11.2449 11.3106
August 11.2472 11.0489 11.1091
September 11.0645 10.9126 11.0051
October 11.0482 10.9833 11.0105
November 11.0520 10.7874 10.9016
December 10.8073 10.7066 10.7585