2020 MYR to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5664 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.5262 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5481 TOP

2020 MYR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.5664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.5262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5632 to the December average rate of 0.5630, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5664 was up 0.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5616, 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 11,328 TOP

2019 Average 11,061 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,524 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 803.68 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5664

0.5281

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to TOP 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 0.5446, compared to 0.5516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5446

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0177 TOP (High: 0.5655 / Low: 0.5478). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 TOP (High: 0.5362 / Low: 0.5331).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.5632) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+2.23%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.5632

2019 Avg (January) 0.5509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5664	0.5570	0.5632
February	0.5655	0.5478	0.5570
March	0.5563	0.5400	0.5468
April	0.5445	0.5286	0.5370
May	0.5391	0.5262	0.5320
June	0.5356	0.5263	0.5313
July	0.5362	0.5331	0.5345
August	0.5491	0.5362	0.5445
September	0.5565	0.5456	0.5505
October	0.5605	0.5530	0.5573
November	0.5629	0.5562	0.5598
December	0.5658	0.5606	0.5630