YEARLY HIGH
20.8431 ARS
YEARLY LOW
14.3337 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8163 ARS

2020 MYR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 20.8431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 14.3337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5094 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6939 to the December average rate of 20.3551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.8431 was up 42.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.6292, 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 416,862 ARS
2019 Average 232,448 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 286,673 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,188.75 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.9214
14.1264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to ARS 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 15.1693, compared to 18.4633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 1.0858 ARS (High: 19.9579 / Low: 18.8722). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2397 ARS (High: 14.7963 / Low: 14.5566).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0858
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0403 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 20.3551) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.4218), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9333 (+41.14%).

2020 Avg (December) 20.3551
2019 Avg (December) 14.4218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7963 14.5566 14.6939
February 14.8470 14.5876 14.7330
March 14.9797 14.3337 14.6926
April 15.5488 14.7872 15.0690
May 15.7411 15.3397 15.5652
June 16.4285 15.8948 16.2624
July 17.0699 16.4494 16.7275
August 17.7715 17.0695 17.4826
September 18.3328 17.9023 18.1094
October 18.8611 18.3561 18.6736
November 19.9579 18.8722 19.4315
December 20.8431 19.9843 20.3551