YEARLY HIGH
5058.4094 KMF
YEARLY LOW
98.5847 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.1943 KMF

2020 MYR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 5058.4094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 98.5847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4959.8247 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.7569 to the December average rate of 259.6888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 138.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5058.4094 was down 6.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 5420.7687, 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 101,168,189 KMF
2019 Average 2,414,910 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,971,694 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,196,494.72 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

275.7315
83.2192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to KMF 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 105.2844, compared to 127.1043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.8199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.2844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.1043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 4959.1898 KMF (High: 5058.4094 / Low: 99.2196). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5049 KMF (High: 101.5289 / Low: 100.0241).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4959.1898
October Spread (Stable) ±1.5049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.5345 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 259.6888) against the same month in 2019 (average: 106.9493), the exchange rate shifted by +152.7395 (+142.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 259.6888
2019 Avg (December) 106.9493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.9237 107.2852 108.7569
February 109.6632 106.2418 108.4714
March 106.2418 101.9244 103.9368
April 104.9092 102.7286 104.2193
May 105.7116 102.0530 104.0320
June 103.2456 101.4226 102.2901
July 102.3806 98.5847 100.8869
August 100.2913 98.6438 99.2619
September 101.7950 99.5660 100.7351
October 101.5289 100.0241 100.8435
November 101.9313 100.3754 101.2094
December 5058.4094 99.2196 259.6888