YEARLY HIGH
62.0139 YER
YEARLY LOW
56.3422 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.6179 YER

2020 MYR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 62.0139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 56.3422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6717 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.3860 to the December average rate of 61.7042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 62.0139 was up 0.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 61.8181, 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 1,240,278 YER
2019 Average 1,208,822 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,126,843 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,434.53 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

62.1193
57.1380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to YER 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 58.9498, compared to 60.2861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.9498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.2861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.8044 YER (High: 60.1466 / Low: 56.3422). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3423 YER (High: 60.4552 / Low: 60.1128).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.8044
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9066 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 61.7042) against the same month in 2019 (average: 60.3697), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3345 (+2.21%).

2020 Avg (December) 61.7042
2019 Avg (December) 60.3697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.7371 61.0238 61.3860
February 61.1191 59.0920 60.1984
March 60.1466 56.3422 58.2918
April 58.2480 56.9560 57.5531
May 58.2548 57.3679 57.6969
June 58.9246 58.0137 58.5728
July 59.0518 58.3965 58.6941
August 60.1008 59.0448 59.7739
September 60.8458 60.0144 60.3366
October 60.4552 60.1128 60.3015
November 61.5489 60.0768 60.9061
December 62.0139 61.4158 61.7042