YEARLY HIGH
12.5571 PHP
YEARLY LOW
11.4737 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8111 PHP

2020 MYR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 12.5571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 11.4737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0834 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4650 to the December average rate of 11.8535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.5571 was down 3.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.0659, 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 251,142 PHP
2019 Average 250,003 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 229,473 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,668.51 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.5531
11.4958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PHP 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 11.9233, compared to 11.6990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6830 PHP (High: 12.1567 / Low: 11.4737). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0866 PHP (High: 11.6236 / Low: 11.5370).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6830
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0866

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.3617 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 12.4650) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.7409), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2758 (-2.17%).

2020 Avg (January) 12.4650
2019 Avg (January) 12.7409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5571 12.3310 12.4650
February 12.4583 12.0618 12.2173
March 12.1567 11.4737 11.8556
April 11.7583 11.5770 11.6466
May 11.7731 11.5811 11.6442
June 11.8717 11.6280 11.7112
July 11.6236 11.5370 11.5839
August 11.7274 11.5936 11.6451
September 11.7839 11.6064 11.6924
October 11.7561 11.6217 11.6822
November 11.8274 11.6169 11.7366
December 11.9425 11.7801 11.8535