2020 BWP to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3888 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.3531 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3674 MYR

2020 BWP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.3888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.3531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0357 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3803 to the December average rate of 0.3724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3888 was down 2.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,944 MYR

2019 Average 1,926 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 1,765 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.64 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3826

0.3553

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BWP 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 0.3694, compared to 0.3653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0278 MYR (High: 0.3888 / Low: 0.3609). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 MYR (High: 0.3815 / Low: 0.3752).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0278

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3751) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3812), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-1.60%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3751

2019 Avg (March) 0.3812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3869	0.3752	0.3803
February	0.3815	0.3752	0.3783
March	0.3888	0.3609	0.3751
April	0.3639	0.3531	0.3575
May	0.3688	0.3540	0.3599
June	0.3700	0.3616	0.3651
July	0.3727	0.3632	0.3682
August	0.3674	0.3550	0.3599
September	0.3640	0.3570	0.3606
October	0.3673	0.3589	0.3624
November	0.3715	0.3637	0.3685
December	0.3767	0.3675	0.3724