YEARLY HIGH
13.6859 SDG
YEARLY LOW
10.9994 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8944 SDG

2020 MYR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 13.6859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 10.9994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6865 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1110 to the December average rate of 13.6261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.6859 was up 16.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.7647, 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 273,718 SDG
2019 Average 221,753 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 219,988 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,730.30 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.8777
10.8595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SDG 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 12.4721, compared to 13.3168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.0938 SDG (High: 12.9821 / Low: 11.8883). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0769 SDG (High: 13.3466 / Low: 13.2697).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0938
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0769

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1527 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 13.6261) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.8827), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7435 (+25.21%).

2020 Avg (December) 13.6261
2019 Avg (December) 10.8827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9504 10.9994 11.1110
February 12.9821 11.8883 12.4578
March 13.2765 12.4592 12.8662
April 12.8664 12.5810 12.7134
May 12.8679 12.6733 12.7481
June 13.0133 12.8172 12.9359
July 13.0440 12.9038 12.9685
August 13.2757 13.0425 13.2052
September 13.4463 13.2566 13.3300
October 13.3466 13.2697 13.3146
November 13.6017 13.2678 13.4563
December 13.6859 13.5689 13.6261