YEARLY HIGH
0.2242 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1724 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1966 MYR

2020 MXN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.2242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.1724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0518 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2169 to the December average rate of 0.2033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2242 was up 1.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,212 MYR
2019 Average 10,761 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 8,622 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,590.16 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2248
0.1756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.1979, compared to 0.1953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0414 MYR (High: 0.2168 / Low: 0.1754). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MYR (High: 0.2182 / Low: 0.2152).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2207) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+3.79%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2207
2019 Avg (February) 0.2126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2182 0.2152 0.2169
February 0.2242 0.2148 0.2207
March 0.2168 0.1754 0.1933
April 0.1853 0.1724 0.1797
May 0.1963 0.1730 0.1852
June 0.1987 0.1853 0.1914
July 0.1937 0.1874 0.1904
August 0.1915 0.1864 0.1891
September 0.1981 0.1854 0.1919
October 0.1989 0.1900 0.1954
November 0.2046 0.1945 0.2016
December 0.2058 0.2004 0.2033