YEARLY HIGH
0.1971 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1794 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1856 GBP

2020 MYR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 0.1794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0177 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1875 to the December average rate of 0.1833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1971 was down 1.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1997, 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 3,942 GBP
2019 Average 3,783 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,589 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.40 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1890
0.1811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GBP 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 0.1868, compared to 0.1843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0157 GBP (High: 0.1971 / Low: 0.1814). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 GBP (High: 0.1870 / Low: 0.1838).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1883) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+1.17%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1883
2019 Avg (March) 0.1862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1896 0.1845 0.1875
February 0.1876 0.1816 0.1854
March 0.1971 0.1814 0.1883
April 0.1878 0.1828 0.1852
May 0.1901 0.1858 0.1874
June 0.1898 0.1840 0.1870
July 0.1872 0.1798 0.1851
August 0.1832 0.1794 0.1817
September 0.1898 0.1799 0.1861
October 0.1870 0.1838 0.1856
November 0.1863 0.1828 0.1841
December 0.1866 0.1806 0.1833