YEARLY HIGH
1.0415 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.9372 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9907 MYR

2020 RON to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 1.0415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.9372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1043 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9476 to the December average rate of 1.0138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0415 was up 2.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,207 MYR
2019 Average 4,886 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 4,686 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 521.51 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0322
0.9399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.9718, compared to 1.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0469 MYR (High: 1.0415 / Low: 0.9946). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 MYR (High: 1.0199 / Low: 1.0074).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0469
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 1.0102) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0324 (+3.32%).

2020 Avg (July) 1.0102
2019 Avg (July) 0.9778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9617 0.9372 0.9476
February 0.9649 0.9389 0.9494
March 0.9971 0.9611 0.9833
April 0.9887 0.9704 0.9775
May 0.9966 0.9663 0.9791
June 1.0031 0.9854 0.9941
July 1.0415 0.9946 1.0102
August 1.0381 1.0176 1.0245
September 1.0216 0.9941 1.0063
October 1.0105 0.9948 1.0024
November 1.0072 0.9938 0.9998
December 1.0199 1.0074 1.0138