YEARLY HIGH
9.7444 ETB
YEARLY LOW
7.3519 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3275 ETB

2020 MYR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 9.7444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 7.3519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3925 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8612 to the December average rate of 9.5418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.7444 was up 24.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.8134, 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 194,887 ETB
2019 Average 141,059 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 147,038 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,849.77 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.7367
7.3978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to ETB 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 7.7664, compared to 8.8887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.4274 ETB (High: 9.3976 / Low: 8.9702). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1073 ETB (High: 7.9129 / Low: 7.8056).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4274
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1073

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1428 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.5418) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.5934), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9483 (+25.66%).

2020 Avg (December) 9.5418
2019 Avg (December) 7.5934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9129 7.8056 7.8612
February 7.8367 7.5721 7.7185
March 7.7710 7.3519 7.5927
April 7.7584 7.4424 7.5987
May 7.8726 7.6638 7.7777
June 8.1803 7.9343 8.0493
July 8.3137 8.1208 8.2494
August 8.6782 8.2531 8.5359
September 8.9303 8.6836 8.8293
October 9.1635 8.8366 8.9622
November 9.3976 8.9702 9.2134
December 9.7444 9.3782 9.5418