YEARLY HIGH
1.3902 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9827 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2265 BRL

2020 MYR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 1.3902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4075 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0157 to the December average rate of 1.2686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3902 was up 36.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0221, 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 27,805 BRL
2019 Average 19,049 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 19,654 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,150.84 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3901
0.9816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BRL 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 1.1549, compared to 1.2980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.1522 BRL (High: 1.2824 / Low: 1.1302). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0374 BRL (High: 1.0654 / Low: 1.0279).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1522
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0780 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 1.3560) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9750), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3811 (+39.08%).

2020 Avg (October) 1.3560
2019 Avg (October) 0.9750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0455 0.9827 1.0157
February 1.0654 1.0279 1.0452
March 1.2070 1.0630 1.1372
April 1.2972 1.1788 1.2224
May 1.3599 1.2123 1.2933
June 1.2824 1.1302 1.2153
July 1.2668 1.2038 1.2405
August 1.3465 1.2318 1.3006
September 1.3572 1.2657 1.3012
October 1.3902 1.3332 1.3560
November 1.3849 1.2943 1.3213
December 1.2954 1.2382 1.2686