YEARLY HIGH
0.7374 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.6220 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6802 MYR

2012 ARS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1154 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7208 to the December average rate of 0.6262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7374 was down 4.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,687 MYR
2011 Average 3,705 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 3,110 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 577.17 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7303
0.6167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.7032, compared to 0.6571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0363 MYR (High: 0.7374 / Low: 0.7011). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 MYR (High: 0.6292 / Low: 0.6220).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0363
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.7208) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7693), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0485 (-6.30%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.7208
2011 Avg (January) 0.7693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7374 0.7011 0.7208
February 0.7032 0.6890 0.6957
March 0.7065 0.6902 0.6991
April 0.7011 0.6857 0.6963
May 0.7098 0.6853 0.6973
June 0.7220 0.7017 0.7101
July 0.7067 0.6829 0.6964
August 0.6823 0.6704 0.6766
September 0.6736 0.6507 0.6593
October 0.6522 0.6391 0.6463
November 0.6422 0.6291 0.6380
December 0.6292 0.6220 0.6262