YEARLY HIGH
129.5294 AMD
YEARLY LOW
109.7852 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.0333 AMD

2020 MYR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 129.5294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 109.7852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.7442 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.4271 to the December average rate of 120.0461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 129.5294 was up 7.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 120.5873, 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 2,590,587 AMD
2019 Average 2,320,211 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,195,703 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 394,883.83 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

120.8979
110.6757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to AMD 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 113.8660, compared to 116.2007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.8660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.2007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 11.3558 AMD (High: 129.5294 / Low: 118.1735). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6700 AMD (High: 116.2903 / Low: 115.6203).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.3558
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.3723 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 120.0461) against the same month in 2019 (average: 115.3378), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7082 (+4.08%).

2020 Avg (December) 120.0461
2019 Avg (December) 115.3378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 118.3582 116.6938 117.4271
February 116.8496 112.9815 115.0549
March 116.6845 110.3260 113.6228
April 115.9998 109.7852 112.6784
May 112.7182 110.3361 111.5275
June 113.8076 112.0461 112.8854
July 113.6021 112.3303 112.9197
August 115.6203 113.5887 114.9929
September 117.0534 115.4540 116.0699
October 116.2903 115.6203 116.0033
November 118.4060 115.5509 117.1721
December 129.5294 118.1735 120.0461