YEARLY HIGH
3.1611 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.8983 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0283 MYR

2020 LYD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 3.1611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 2.8983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2628 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9136 to the December average rate of 3.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.1611 was up 4.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.0266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,806 MYR
2019 Average 14,810 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 14,492 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,313.96 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.0926
2.8973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 3.0185, compared to 3.0381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1867 MYR (High: 3.1611 / Low: 2.9744). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 MYR (High: 3.0801 / Low: 3.0492).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1867
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.0590) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1205 (+4.10%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.0590
2019 Avg (March) 2.9385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9351 2.8983 2.9136
February 2.9974 2.9154 2.9537
March 3.1611 2.9744 3.0590
April 3.1100 3.0399 3.0763
May 3.0827 3.0264 3.0603
June 3.0698 3.0203 3.0481
July 3.0801 3.0492 3.0646
August 3.0913 3.0344 3.0557
September 3.0516 3.0143 3.0337
October 3.0633 3.0120 3.0353
November 3.0472 3.0062 3.0228
December 3.0364 3.0011 3.0164