2020 MYR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7063 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.5374 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6439 BOB

2020 MYR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.7063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.5374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1689 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6957 to the December average rate of 1.6995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7063 was up 0.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7055, 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 34,126 BOB

2019 Average 33,375 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 30,748 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,378.32 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7109

1.5737

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BOB 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 1.6256, compared to 1.6621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6256

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1209 BOB (High: 1.6583 / Low: 1.5374). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 BOB (High: 1.6691 / Low: 1.6575).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1209

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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 0.0589 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.6995) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+1.95%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.6995

2019 Avg (December) 1.6669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7059	1.6855	1.6957
February	1.6880	1.6336	1.6628
March	1.6583	1.5374	1.6040
April	1.6043	1.5692	1.5852
May	1.6045	1.5818	1.5897
June	1.6252	1.5999	1.6164
July	1.6316	1.6114	1.6193
August	1.6571	1.6304	1.6484
September	1.6781	1.6536	1.6641
October	1.6691	1.6575	1.6632
November	1.6967	1.6531	1.6781
December	1.7063	1.6872	1.6995