YEARLY HIGH
0.0051 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0026 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0028 MYR

2020 LBP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.0051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0027 to the December average rate of 0.0027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0051 was up 79.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25 MYR
2019 Average 14 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 13 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.54 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0029
0.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0028, compared to 0.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0023 MYR (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0028). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MYR (High: 0.0028 / Low: 0.0027).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0029) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+5.95%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0029
2019 Avg (July) 0.0027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
February 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
March 0.0046 0.0028 0.0029
April 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
May 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
June 0.0029 0.0026 0.0028
July 0.0051 0.0028 0.0029
August 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
September 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
October 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
November 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
December 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027