YEARLY HIGH
2539.7288 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1710.4855 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2198.7596 SLL

2020 MYR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 2539.7288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1710.4855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 829.2433 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1836.1206 to the December average rate of 2496.7261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2539.7288 was up 11.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 2270.5989, 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 50,794,577 SLL
2019 Average 38,654,063 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 34,209,710 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,584,866.49 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2569.3613
1697.7387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SLL 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 2005.9404, compared to 2391.5789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 385.6385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2005.9404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2391.5789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 515.0372 SLL (High: 2257.4454 / Low: 1742.4082). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.3352 SLL (High: 1846.5743 / Low: 1825.2391).

April Spread (Volatile) ±515.0372
January Spread (Stable) ±21.3352

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 52.2303 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.2303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 2452.8142) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1789.2571), the exchange rate shifted by +663.5572 (+37.09%).

2020 Avg (November) 2452.8142
2019 Avg (November) 1789.2571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1846.5743 1825.2391 1836.1206
February 1839.5390 1796.4730 1822.6042
March 1827.1854 1710.4855 1770.3739
April 2257.4454 1742.4082 2074.3236
May 2273.9618 2235.5907 2252.5207
June 2294.9753 2260.9803 2279.6994
July 2312.6874 2268.6295 2289.3516
August 2373.4424 2313.0043 2351.0355
September 2394.8588 2347.4769 2375.9217
October 2405.5750 2355.0246 2383.6242
November 2539.7288 2397.7927 2452.8142
December 2515.7084 2484.3870 2496.7261