2020 MYR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5324.8273 STD

YEARLY LOW

4982.5029 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5122.6521 STD

2020 MYR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 5324.8273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 4982.5029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 342.3244 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5287.0079 to the December average rate of 5096.6080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5324.8273 was up 1.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 5270.9424, 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 106,496,546 STD

2019 Average 102,913,888 STD

Yearly Trough Low 99,650,059 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,846,487.22 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5311.6176

5016.3012

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MYR to STD 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 5169.5591, compared to 5075.7452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 93.8140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5169.5591

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5075.7452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 316.7335 STD (High: 5299.2364 / Low: 4982.5029). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.3012 STD (High: 5078.3306 / Low: 5022.0293).

March Spread (Volatile) ±316.7335

October Spread (Stable) ±56.3012

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 128.7351 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -128.7351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 5275.6378) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5162.0663), the exchange rate shifted by +113.5714 (+2.20%).

2020 Avg (February) 5275.6378

2019 Avg (February) 5162.0663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5316.9564	5255.5247	5287.0079
February	5324.8273	5207.8810	5275.6378
March	5299.2364	4982.5029	5146.9026
April	5130.4544	5016.6518	5070.3538
May	5131.0513	5053.3623	5082.0173
June	5188.9261	5110.7536	5155.4353
July	5135.4913	5042.6516	5110.2874
August	5084.8399	5005.7391	5040.9109
September	5101.7358	5027.7756	5052.3531
October	5078.3306	5022.0293	5056.4094
November	5138.4251	5048.2133	5097.9021
December	5158.7176	5033.9458	5096.6080