YEARLY HIGH
0.0101 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0002 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0097 MYR

2020 KMF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KMF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0092 to the December average rate of 0.0097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0101 was up 5.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51 MYR
2019 Average 47 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.73 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0102
0.0091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0095, compared to 0.0099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0099 MYR (High: 0.0101 / Low: 0.0002). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0100 / Low: 0.0098).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0099) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+9.02%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0099
2019 Avg (July) 0.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
February 0.0094 0.0091 0.0092
March 0.0098 0.0094 0.0096
April 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
May 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
June 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
July 0.0101 0.0098 0.0099
August 0.0101 0.0100 0.0101
September 0.0100 0.0098 0.0099
October 0.0100 0.0098 0.0099
November 0.0100 0.0098 0.0099
December 0.0101 0.0002 0.0097