YEARLY HIGH
6.0076 MYR
YEARLY LOW
5.5971 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8504 MYR

2020 XDR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 6.0076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 5.5971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4105 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6278 to the December average rate of 5.8351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.0076 was up 3.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.8151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,038 MYR
2019 Average 28,659 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 27,985 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,052.50 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.9624
5.5974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.8272, compared to 5.8736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2518 MYR (High: 6.0076 / Low: 5.7558). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0460 MYR (High: 5.8965 / Low: 5.8505).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2518
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0522 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.8934) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.6907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2027 (+3.56%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.8934
2019 Avg (March) 5.6907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6799 5.5971 5.6278
February 5.7802 5.6382 5.6948
March 6.0076 5.7558 5.8934
April 5.9884 5.8671 5.9320
May 5.9527 5.8717 5.9189
June 5.9189 5.8594 5.8964
July 5.9774 5.8974 5.9262
August 5.9774 5.8823 5.9125
September 5.8958 5.8240 5.8603
October 5.8965 5.8505 5.8654
November 5.8907 5.7970 5.8423
December 5.8561 5.8091 5.8351