2020 PLN to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1416 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.0261 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0789 MYR

2020 PLN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.1416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 1.0261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1155 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0660 to the December average rate of 1.1029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1416 was up 2.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,832 MYR

2019 Average 21,584 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 20,522 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,310.41 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1339

1.0313

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MYR 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 1.0611, compared to 1.0966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0833 MYR (High: 1.1126 / Low: 1.0293). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 MYR (High: 1.0722 / Low: 1.0509).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0833

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1.1253) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0538 (+5.02%).

2020 Avg (August) 1.1253

2019 Avg (August) 1.0716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0854	1.0474	1.0660
February	1.0722	1.0509	1.0608
March	1.1126	1.0293	1.0718
April	1.0526	1.0261	1.0399
May	1.0870	1.0263	1.0459
June	1.0984	1.0671	1.0821
July	1.1415	1.0768	1.0985
August	1.1416	1.1166	1.1253
September	1.1268	1.0617	1.0929
October	1.0988	1.0495	1.0769
November	1.0922	1.0482	1.0833
December	1.1172	1.0838	1.1029