YEARLY HIGH
5.5732 MYR
YEARLY LOW
5.0735 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3897 MYR

2020 FKP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 5.5732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 5.0735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4996 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3325 to the December average rate of 5.4552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.5732 was down 0.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.6050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,866 MYR
2019 Average 26,446 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 25,368 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,498.18 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.5219
5.2937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 5.3536, compared to 5.4259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4402 MYR (High: 5.5137 / Low: 5.0735). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0922 MYR (High: 5.4401 / Low: 5.3479).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4402
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0922

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1291 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 5.5029) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.0887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4142 (+8.14%).

2020 Avg (August) 5.5029
2019 Avg (August) 5.0887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4207 5.2732 5.3325
February 5.5060 5.3304 5.3930
March 5.5137 5.0735 5.3127
April 5.4697 5.3247 5.3989
May 5.3813 5.2590 5.3355
June 5.4345 5.2686 5.3486
July 5.5603 5.3424 5.4028
August 5.5732 5.4576 5.5029
September 5.5576 5.2684 5.3738
October 5.4401 5.3479 5.3882
November 5.4701 5.3685 5.4325
December 5.5378 5.3583 5.4552