YEARLY HIGH
4.3507 MDL
YEARLY LOW
3.9011 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1049 MDL

2020 MYR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 4.3507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 3.9011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4497 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2605 to the December average rate of 4.2385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.3507 was down 0.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.3911, 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 87,015 MDL
2019 Average 84,615 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 78,022 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,993.30 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.2916
3.9184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MDL 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 4.1422, compared to 4.0676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2490 MDL (High: 4.2739 / Low: 4.0250). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0560 MDL (High: 4.2653 / Low: 4.2092).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2490
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0560

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 0.1102 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.2605) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.1601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1004 (+2.41%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.2605
2019 Avg (January) 4.1601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3507 4.1678 4.2605
February 4.2599 4.1667 4.2216
March 4.2100 4.0286 4.1114
April 4.2739 4.0250 4.1676
May 4.1716 4.0164 4.0775
June 4.0735 3.9696 4.0149
July 4.0275 3.9011 3.9739
August 3.9901 3.9019 3.9495
September 4.0586 3.9668 4.0062
October 4.1110 4.0300 4.0732
November 4.2378 4.0931 4.1645
December 4.2653 4.2092 4.2385