YEARLY HIGH
0.1470 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1348 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1427 MYR

2020 TWD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TWD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.1470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1359 to the December average rate of 0.1439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1470 was up 6.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 735 MYR
2019 Average 671 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 674 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.59 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1458
0.1350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.1417, compared to 0.1437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0079 MYR (High: 0.1470 / Low: 0.1391). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MYR (High: 0.1456 / Low: 0.1445).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1427) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+7.96%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1427
2019 Avg (March) 0.1322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1367 0.1348 0.1359
February 0.1398 0.1349 0.1379
March 0.1470 0.1391 0.1427
April 0.1460 0.1434 0.1446
May 0.1455 0.1437 0.1449
June 0.1457 0.1426 0.1442
July 0.1456 0.1445 0.1449
August 0.1446 0.1419 0.1426
September 0.1436 0.1414 0.1421
October 0.1465 0.1435 0.1447
November 0.1459 0.1426 0.1440
December 0.1452 0.1431 0.1439