YEARLY HIGH
1.0670 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.9602 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0100 RON

2020 MYR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.0670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.9602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1069 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0553 to the December average rate of 0.9864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0670 was up 1.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0463, 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 21,340 RON
2019 Average 20,472 RON
Yearly Trough Low 19,203 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,137.18 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0633
0.9682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to RON 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 1.0294, compared to 0.9907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0453 RON (High: 1.0054 / Low: 0.9602). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 RON (High: 0.9927 / Low: 0.9805).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0453
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0362 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.0553) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0540 (+5.40%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.0553
2019 Avg (January) 1.0013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0670 1.0399 1.0553
February 1.0650 1.0363 1.0533
March 1.0404 1.0029 1.0171
April 1.0305 1.0115 1.0231
May 1.0349 1.0034 1.0214
June 1.0149 0.9969 1.0060
July 1.0054 0.9602 0.9901
August 0.9827 0.9633 0.9761
September 1.0059 0.9789 0.9938
October 1.0052 0.9896 0.9976
November 1.0063 0.9928 1.0002
December 0.9927 0.9805 0.9864