YEARLY HIGH
0.2885 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2621 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2723 MYR

2020 MVR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.2885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2639 to the December average rate of 0.2632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2885 was up 5.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,442 MYR
2019 Average 1,341 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,311 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.66 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2840
0.2613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.2751, compared to 0.2696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0200 MYR (High: 0.2885 / Low: 0.2685). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 MYR (High: 0.2703 / Low: 0.2688).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2781) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+5.40%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2781
2019 Avg (March) 0.2639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2655 0.2623 0.2639
February 0.2741 0.2649 0.2691
March 0.2885 0.2685 0.2781
April 0.2848 0.2782 0.2821
May 0.2824 0.2773 0.2804
June 0.2786 0.2741 0.2768
July 0.2783 0.2751 0.2769
August 0.2751 0.2703 0.2718
September 0.2709 0.2672 0.2694
October 0.2703 0.2688 0.2695
November 0.2705 0.2640 0.2668
December 0.2646 0.2621 0.2632