YEARLY HIGH
88.4320 MRO
YEARLY LOW
80.3602 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.0199 MRO

2020 MYR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 88.4320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 80.3602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0718 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.5414 to the December average rate of 88.0087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 88.4320 was up 0.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 88.1525, 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 1,768,640 MRO
2019 Average 1,724,038 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,607,203 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,436.93 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

88.6019
81.4834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MRO 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 84.0683, compared to 85.9716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.0683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.9716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.4262 MRO (High: 85.7864 / Low: 80.3602). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4967 MRO (High: 86.2007 / Low: 85.7040).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4262
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4967

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.7156 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 88.0087) against the same month in 2019 (average: 86.0948), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9139 (+2.22%).

2020 Avg (December) 88.0087
2019 Avg (December) 86.0948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.0373 87.0201 87.5414
February 87.1561 84.3075 85.8490
March 85.7864 80.3602 83.1334
April 83.0619 81.2194 82.0766
May 83.0716 81.8151 82.2785
June 84.0099 82.7442 83.5305
July 84.2080 83.2653 83.7022
August 85.7040 84.1981 85.2390
September 86.7663 85.5807 86.0373
October 86.2007 85.7040 85.9879
November 87.7689 85.6526 86.8543
December 88.4320 87.5966 88.0087