YEARLY HIGH
3.0899 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.9758 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0456 MYR

2020 BND to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 3.0899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 2.9758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1142 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0189 to the December average rate of 3.0444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.0899 was down 1.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.1258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,450 MYR
2019 Average 15,098 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 14,879 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 570.81 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.0796
2.9859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 3.0383, compared to 3.0529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0523 MYR (High: 3.0802 / Low: 3.0279). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 MYR (High: 3.0646 / Low: 3.0426).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 3.0718) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.0511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0206 (+0.68%).

2020 Avg (July) 3.0718
2019 Avg (July) 3.0511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0398 2.9966 3.0189
February 3.0241 2.9758 2.9937
March 3.0562 3.0042 3.0339
April 3.0802 3.0279 3.0540
May 3.0803 3.0386 3.0619
June 3.0870 3.0432 3.0676
July 3.0899 3.0611 3.0718
August 3.0899 3.0458 3.0581
September 3.0563 3.0273 3.0387
October 3.0646 3.0426 3.0540
November 3.0647 3.0388 3.0503
December 3.0658 3.0237 3.0444