YEARLY HIGH
5.7993 MXN
YEARLY LOW
4.4595 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1074 MXN

2020 MYR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 5.7993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 4.4595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3397 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6108 to the December average rate of 4.9182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.7993 was up 21.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7831, 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 115,985 MXN
2019 Average 92,945 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 89,190 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,794.61 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.6710
4.4281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MXN 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 5.0896, compared to 5.1251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0879 MXN (High: 5.7013 / Low: 4.6134). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0650 MXN (High: 4.6469 / Low: 4.5820).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0879
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0650

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1796 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 5.5675) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.6001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9673 (+21.03%).

2020 Avg (April) 5.5675
2019 Avg (April) 4.6001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6469 4.5820 4.6108
February 4.6548 4.4595 4.5317
March 5.7013 4.6134 5.1932
April 5.7993 5.3954 5.5675
May 5.7791 5.0933 5.4070
June 5.3965 5.0335 5.2274
July 5.3349 5.1617 5.2518
August 5.3638 5.2219 5.2895
September 5.3939 5.0479 5.2127
October 5.2634 5.0282 5.1170
November 5.1413 4.8865 4.9616
December 4.9912 4.8594 4.9182