YEARLY HIGH
7.4165 TWD
YEARLY LOW
6.8050 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0107 TWD

2020 MYR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 7.4165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 6.8050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6116 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3596 to the December average rate of 6.9482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.4165 was down 2.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.6073, 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 148,330 TWD
2019 Average 149,151 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 136,099 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,231.01 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.4056
6.8534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to TWD 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 7.0625, compared to 6.9590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3845 TWD (High: 7.1895 / Low: 6.8050). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 TWD (High: 6.9228 / Low: 6.8687).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3845
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2441 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 7.3596) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.4835), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1239 (-1.66%).

2020 Avg (January) 7.3596
2019 Avg (January) 7.4835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4165 7.3130 7.3596
February 7.4122 7.1511 7.2548
March 7.1895 6.8050 7.0107
April 6.9733 6.8504 6.9142
May 6.9594 6.8729 6.9005
June 7.0142 6.8639 6.9352
July 6.9228 6.8687 6.8994
August 7.0473 6.9163 7.0110
September 7.0718 6.9620 7.0386
October 6.9675 6.8272 6.9132
November 7.0129 6.8540 6.9434
December 6.9905 6.8891 6.9482