YEARLY HIGH
488.3498 CDF
YEARLY LOW
366.1846 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
440.8215 CDF

2020 MYR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 488.3498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 366.1846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.1652 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 413.5735 to the December average rate of 481.8948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 488.3498 was up 18.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 412.1369, 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 9,766,995 CDF
2019 Average 7,981,552 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 7,323,692 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,443,303.68 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

490.5800
386.3573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to CDF 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 410.3046, compared to 471.3384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 61.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 410.3046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 471.3384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 122.1652 CDF (High: 488.3498 / Low: 366.1846). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2801 CDF (High: 416.1271 / Low: 410.8470).

December Spread (Volatile) ±122.1652
January Spread (Stable) ±5.2801

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 9.5963 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 481.8948) against the same month in 2019 (average: 404.7336), the exchange rate shifted by +77.1612 (+19.06%).

2020 Avg (December) 481.8948
2019 Avg (December) 404.7336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 416.1271 410.8470 413.5735
February 411.4280 400.4894 406.5086
March 407.7072 385.1435 396.9123
April 402.3088 391.7735 395.0426
May 419.7412 398.9710 411.6898
June 448.8050 423.2625 438.1011
July 463.9719 445.7142 456.2255
August 474.9851 463.1842 468.7946
September 477.8223 469.6152 473.0378
October 474.6221 436.5920 469.7000
November 484.3347 471.2298 478.3774
December 488.3498 366.1846 481.8948