2020 MYR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.3534 LRD

YEARLY LOW

38.0024 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.6128 LRD

2020 MYR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 48.3534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 38.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3509 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.9497 to the December average rate of 39.7580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 48.3534 was down 5.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 51.2532, 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 967,068 LRD

2019 Average 899,262 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 760,049 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 207,018.81 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

48.8078

38.9353

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LRD 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 46.3537, compared to 44.8719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.3537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.8719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 6.0594 LRD (High: 44.0619 / Low: 38.0024). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5273 LRD (High: 46.9988 / Low: 46.4715).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.0594

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5273

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.3971 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3971

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 47.9851) against the same month in 2019 (average: 49.7909), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8058 (-3.63%).

2020 Avg (September) 47.9851

2019 Avg (September) 49.7909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.8357	45.8501	46.9497
February	47.6063	46.6407	47.2667
March	47.5189	44.5132	46.0509
April	46.0679	45.0574	45.5413
May	46.1243	45.4681	45.7348
June	46.8526	46.0424	46.5786
July	46.9988	46.4715	46.7287
August	47.8454	46.9988	47.5882
September	48.3534	47.6747	47.9851
October	47.9400	44.0645	46.7843
November	44.0619	38.0024	40.3872
December	40.5561	38.7116	39.7580