2020 LSL to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2928 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.2286 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2565 MYR

2020 LSL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.2286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0643 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2841 to the December average rate of 0.2725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2928 was down 4.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,464 MYR

2019 Average 1,435 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 1,143 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 321.31 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2891

0.2295

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LSL 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 0.2572, compared to 0.2559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0318 MYR (High: 0.2736 / Low: 0.2418). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 MYR (High: 0.2806 / Low: 0.2736).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0318

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2841) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2964), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0123 (-4.16%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2841

2019 Avg (January) 0.2964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2928	0.2771	0.2841
February	0.2806	0.2736	0.2776
March	0.2736	0.2418	0.2586
April	0.2427	0.2286	0.2345
May	0.2503	0.2308	0.2390
June	0.2560	0.2464	0.2494
July	0.2590	0.2495	0.2546
August	0.2548	0.2369	0.2437
September	0.2543	0.2434	0.2479
October	0.2574	0.2477	0.2521
November	0.2678	0.2552	0.2645
December	0.2788	0.2657	0.2725