YEARLY HIGH
0.0250 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0227 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0236 MYR

2020 DJF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0229 to the December average rate of 0.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0250 was down 10.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125 MYR
2019 Average 116 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 113 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.41 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0246
0.0226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0239, compared to 0.0233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 MYR (High: 0.0250 / Low: 0.0234). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0233).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0241) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+5.32%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0241
2019 Avg (March) 0.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0230 0.0228 0.0229
February 0.0238 0.0230 0.0234
March 0.0250 0.0234 0.0241
April 0.0247 0.0241 0.0244
May 0.0245 0.0241 0.0244
June 0.0242 0.0239 0.0240
July 0.0241 0.0238 0.0240
August 0.0238 0.0234 0.0235
September 0.0234 0.0231 0.0233
October 0.0234 0.0233 0.0233
November 0.0234 0.0228 0.0231
December 0.0229 0.0227 0.0228