2020 MYR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MYR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MYR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 146.4024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 130.3267.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0757 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.8661 to the December average rate of 132.8453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 146.4024 was up 1.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 144.0355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MYR to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 140.1289, compared to 133.7625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3664 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 5.9704 XAF (High: 136.2970 / Low: 130.3267). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5608 XAF (High: 133.6785 / Low: 132.1177).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 6.5631 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 144.8661) against the same month in 2019 (average: 139.5760), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2902 (+3.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 146.4024 | 142.8309 | 144.8661 |
| February | 146.2410 | 141.1703 | 144.4954 |
| March | 140.8765 | 135.7167 | 137.9323 |
| April | 139.6237 | 137.4512 | 138.7725 |
| May | 140.6598 | 135.8296 | 138.3285 |
| June | 137.5319 | 135.2199 | 136.3784 |
| July | 136.2970 | 130.3267 | 134.2374 |
| August | 133.2471 | 131.2644 | 132.3892 |
| September | 135.5276 | 132.6526 | 134.1274 |
| October | 135.2822 | 133.1656 | 134.2648 |
| November | 135.6649 | 133.6000 | 134.7109 |
| December | 133.6785 | 132.1177 | 132.8453 |