YEARLY HIGH
4.3751 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.4150 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9122 LSL

2020 MYR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 4.3751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 3.4150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9601 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5206 to the December average rate of 3.6712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.3751 was up 18.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6787, 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 87,503 LSL
2019 Average 69,747 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 68,300 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,202.72 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.3402
3.4461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LSL 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 3.9096, compared to 3.9148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4804 LSL (High: 4.1353 / Low: 3.6549). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0909 LSL (High: 3.6549 / Low: 3.5640).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4804
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1848 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 4.2656) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8292 (+24.13%).

2020 Avg (April) 4.2656
2019 Avg (April) 3.4365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6083 3.4150 3.5206
February 3.6549 3.5640 3.6019
March 4.1353 3.6549 3.8721
April 4.3751 4.1212 4.2656
May 4.3322 3.9955 4.1867
June 4.0584 3.9069 4.0107
July 4.0081 3.8616 3.9285
August 4.2214 3.9252 4.1054
September 4.1081 3.9324 4.0350
October 4.0369 3.8847 3.9668
November 3.9189 3.7348 3.7820
December 3.7641 3.5868 3.6712