YEARLY HIGH
1736.2630 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1474.5447 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1612.1608 PYG

2020 MYR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1736.2630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 1474.5447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 261.7184 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1595.8800 to the December average rate of 1714.8186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1736.2630 was up 10.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 1577.2337, 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 34,725,261 PYG
2019 Average 30,113,282 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 29,490,894 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,234,367.02 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1736.7147
1473.9620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PYG 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 1545.3621, compared to 1678.9594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 133.5973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1545.3621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1678.9594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 84.0489 PYG (High: 1567.1629 / Low: 1483.1140). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.1487 PYG (High: 1697.8249 / Low: 1677.6762).

March Spread (Volatile) ±84.0489
October Spread (Stable) ±20.1487

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 40.0249 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1714.8186) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1554.1492), the exchange rate shifted by +160.6694 (+10.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 1714.8186
2019 Avg (December) 1554.1492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1607.4347 1578.3762 1595.8800
February 1593.0490 1542.8341 1568.7934
March 1567.1629 1483.1140 1528.7686
April 1519.2921 1474.5447 1495.8581
May 1529.5120 1505.9844 1514.9900
June 1586.4019 1539.4651 1567.8827
July 1639.1686 1587.7397 1615.4565
August 1673.8769 1637.0960 1659.6618
September 1696.5155 1670.5787 1682.6498
October 1697.8249 1677.6762 1689.7649
November 1733.0870 1683.9041 1711.4049
December 1736.2630 1662.1525 1714.8186