2020 WST to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6295 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.5326 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5786 MYR

2020 WST to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 1.6295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.5326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0969 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5498 to the December average rate of 1.5905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6295 was up 1.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6009, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,148 MYR

2019 Average 7,877 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 7,663 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 484.69 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6135

1.5440

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.5670, compared to 1.5903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5670

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0679 MYR (High: 1.6120 / Low: 1.5441). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 MYR (High: 1.5979 / Low: 1.5710).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0679

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1.5983) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+1.03%).

2020 Avg (August) 1.5983

2019 Avg (August) 1.5820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5722	1.5326	1.5498
February	1.5826	1.5359	1.5536
March	1.6120	1.5441	1.5805
April	1.5984	1.5380	1.5663
May	1.5905	1.5538	1.5695
June	1.6114	1.5521	1.5823
July	1.6264	1.5845	1.6077
August	1.6295	1.5811	1.5983
September	1.5947	1.5648	1.5851
October	1.5960	1.5569	1.5771
November	1.5979	1.5710	1.5828
December	1.6069	1.5752	1.5905