YEARLY HIGH
0.8967 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.7731 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8323 PEN

2020 MYR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.8967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.7731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1236 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8155 to the December average rate of 0.8877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8967 was up 9.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8207, 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 17,934 PEN
2019 Average 16,111 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 15,462 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,472.33 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8982
0.7713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PEN 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 0.8042, compared to 0.8605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0523 PEN (High: 0.8323 / Low: 0.7800). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 PEN (High: 0.8709 / Low: 0.8609).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.8877) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0793 (+9.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.8877
2019 Avg (December) 0.8083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8264 0.8059 0.8155
February 0.8264 0.8033 0.8154
March 0.8323 0.7800 0.8121
April 0.7935 0.7731 0.7819
May 0.7944 0.7811 0.7874
June 0.8261 0.7940 0.8130
July 0.8330 0.8192 0.8245
August 0.8608 0.8309 0.8501
September 0.8667 0.8485 0.8568
October 0.8709 0.8609 0.8660
November 0.8900 0.8615 0.8777
December 0.8967 0.8829 0.8877