YEARLY HIGH
0.9099 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.8268 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8748 AED

2020 MYR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.9099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.8268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0831 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9007 to the December average rate of 0.9055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9099 was up 0.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,198 AED
2019 Average 17,738 AED
Yearly Trough Low 16,537 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,661.04 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9116
0.8384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to AED 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 0.8650, compared to 0.8845 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) 0.8650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0558 AED (High: 0.8827 / Low: 0.8268). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 AED (High: 0.8869 / Low: 0.8818).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0558
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.9055) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0197 (+2.22%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.9055
2019 Avg (December) 0.8858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9058 0.8953 0.9007
February 0.8967 0.8674 0.8833
March 0.8827 0.8268 0.8553
April 0.8546 0.8357 0.8445
May 0.8547 0.8418 0.8465
June 0.8644 0.8514 0.8594
July 0.8664 0.8567 0.8612
August 0.8818 0.8663 0.8770
September 0.8927 0.8805 0.8852
October 0.8869 0.8818 0.8847
November 0.9030 0.8812 0.8936
December 0.9099 0.9012 0.9055