YEARLY HIGH
0.9746 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.8760 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9275 PLN

2020 MYR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.9746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.8760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0986 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9382 to the December average rate of 0.9067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9746 was up 1.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9589, 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 19,491 PLN
2019 Average 18,536 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 17,519 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,972.33 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9690
0.8813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PLN 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 0.9428, compared to 0.9122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0728 PLN (High: 0.9716 / Low: 0.8988). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 PLN (High: 0.9516 / Low: 0.9326).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0728
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0323 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.9617) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0348 (+3.75%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.9617
2019 Avg (April) 0.9270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9548 0.9213 0.9382
February 0.9516 0.9326 0.9427
March 0.9716 0.8988 0.9335
April 0.9746 0.9500 0.9617
May 0.9744 0.9199 0.9564
June 0.9371 0.9104 0.9242
July 0.9286 0.8761 0.9107
August 0.8956 0.8760 0.8886
September 0.9419 0.8875 0.9152
October 0.9528 0.9101 0.9287
November 0.9540 0.9156 0.9232
December 0.9226 0.8951 0.9067