YEARLY HIGH
0.1388 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1312 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1343 MYR

2020 THB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the THB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 0.1388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.1312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1341 to the December average rate of 0.1349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1388 was down 0.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 34,694 MYR
2019 Average 33,381 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 32,800 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,894.26 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1378
0.1318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 0.1344, compared to 0.1342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0049 MYR (High: 0.1369 / Low: 0.1320). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MYR (High: 0.1358 / Low: 0.1343).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.1373) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+2.64%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.1373
2019 Avg (June) 0.1337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1360 0.1312 0.1341
February 0.1336 0.1312 0.1327
March 0.1355 0.1317 0.1340
April 0.1352 0.1317 0.1333
May 0.1369 0.1320 0.1353
June 0.1388 0.1349 0.1373
July 0.1381 0.1341 0.1358
August 0.1361 0.1325 0.1342
September 0.1334 0.1314 0.1323
October 0.1337 0.1314 0.1329
November 0.1368 0.1331 0.1351
December 0.1358 0.1343 0.1349