2012 AUD to MYR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 AUD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the AUD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 3.3129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 3.0639.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2490 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2376 to the December average rate of 3.1944, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.3129 was up 0.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
AUD to MYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.1867, compared to 3.2077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0210 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.1506 MYR (High: 3.2447 / Low: 3.0941). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0373 MYR (High: 3.1966 / Low: 3.1592).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0770 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.2638) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.2255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0382 (+1.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2618 | 3.2188 | 3.2376 |
| February | 3.2810 | 3.2187 | 3.2408 |
| March | 3.2350 | 3.1769 | 3.2091 |
| April | 3.1986 | 3.1460 | 3.1688 |
| May | 3.1350 | 3.0639 | 3.0919 |
| June | 3.2447 | 3.0941 | 3.1723 |
| July | 3.3129 | 3.2337 | 3.2638 |
| August | 3.2960 | 3.2226 | 3.2646 |
| September | 3.2311 | 3.1770 | 3.2016 |
| October | 3.1715 | 3.1053 | 3.1417 |
| November | 3.1966 | 3.1592 | 3.1799 |
| December | 3.2290 | 3.1711 | 3.1944 |