YEARLY HIGH
0.0061 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0052 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0056 MYR

2020 MWK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0061 was up 3.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30 MYR
2019 Average 28 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 26 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.11 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0060
0.0052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0055).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0058) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.87%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0058
2019 Avg (March) 0.0056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
February 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
March 0.0061 0.0057 0.0058
April 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
May 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
June 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
July 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
August 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
September 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
October 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
November 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
December 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053