YEARLY HIGH
0.1787 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1665 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1710 XDR

2020 MYR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.1787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.1665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1777 to the December average rate of 0.1714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1787 was up 1.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1767, 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 3,573 XDR
2019 Average 3,489 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,329 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.17 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1786
0.1677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to XDR 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 0.1717, compared to 0.1703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0073 XDR (High: 0.1737 / Low: 0.1665). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 XDR (High: 0.1709 / Low: 0.1696).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1777) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+2.17%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1777
2019 Avg (January) 0.1739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1787 0.1761 0.1777
February 0.1774 0.1730 0.1756
March 0.1737 0.1665 0.1697
April 0.1704 0.1670 0.1686
May 0.1703 0.1680 0.1690
June 0.1707 0.1690 0.1696
July 0.1696 0.1673 0.1687
August 0.1700 0.1673 0.1691
September 0.1717 0.1696 0.1706
October 0.1709 0.1696 0.1705
November 0.1725 0.1698 0.1712
December 0.1721 0.1708 0.1714