YEARLY HIGH
6.2659 MYR
YEARLY LOW
5.6939 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9259 MYR

2020 JOD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JOD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 6.2659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 5.6939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5719 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7521 to the December average rate of 5.7219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.2659 was up 5.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.9543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,329 MYR
2019 Average 29,209 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 28,470 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,859.66 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.1760
5.6806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5.9933, compared to 5.8585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3963 MYR (High: 6.2659 / Low: 5.8695). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 MYR (High: 5.8752 / Low: 5.8413).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3963
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

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 0.1084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.0593) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.7529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3064 (+5.33%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.0593
2019 Avg (March) 5.7529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7863 5.7195 5.7521
February 5.9725 5.7814 5.8662
March 6.2659 5.8695 6.0593
April 6.1996 6.0621 6.1347
May 6.1544 6.0614 6.1197
June 6.0853 5.9937 6.0278
July 6.0473 5.9795 6.0157
August 5.9803 5.8752 5.9074
September 5.8836 5.8032 5.8525
October 5.8752 5.8413 5.8558
November 5.8787 5.7361 5.7978
December 5.7482 5.6939 5.7219