2020 QAR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2203 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.1070 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1539 MYR

2020 QAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.2203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.1070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1133 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1201 to the December average rate of 1.1139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2203 was up 5.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,101 MYR

2019 Average 5,688 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 5,535 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 566.58 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2027

1.1058

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1.1670, compared to 1.1407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1670

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0775 MYR (High: 1.2203 / Low: 1.1428). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 MYR (High: 1.1441 / Low: 1.1375).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0775

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1800) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0597 (+5.33%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1800

2019 Avg (March) 1.1203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1268	1.1137	1.1201
February	1.1631	1.1250	1.1422
March	1.2203	1.1428	1.1800
April	1.2072	1.1804	1.1946
May	1.1985	1.1802	1.1914
June	1.1850	1.1671	1.1738
July	1.1776	1.1644	1.1714
August	1.1645	1.1440	1.1500
September	1.1457	1.1300	1.1397
October	1.1441	1.1375	1.1403
November	1.1447	1.1171	1.1290
December	1.1193	1.1070	1.1139