YEARLY HIGH
1.7874 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.6767 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7245 MYR

2012 AWG to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1.7874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 1.6767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1107 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7390 to the December average rate of 1.7065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7874 was down 0.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,937 MYR
2011 Average 8,541 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 8,384 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 553.57 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7850
1.6806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.7244, compared to 1.7246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0828 MYR (High: 1.7726 / Low: 1.6898). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 MYR (High: 1.7124 / Low: 1.6989).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0828
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0497 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.7763) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0848 (+5.01%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.7763
2011 Avg (June) 1.6915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7719 1.6984 1.7390
February 1.7091 1.6778 1.6893
March 1.7257 1.6767 1.7008
April 1.7162 1.6900 1.7091
May 1.7726 1.6898 1.7317
June 1.7874 1.7604 1.7763
July 1.7823 1.7466 1.7686
August 1.7495 1.7287 1.7406
September 1.7455 1.6950 1.7187
October 1.7169 1.6957 1.7051
November 1.7154 1.6983 1.7084
December 1.7124 1.6989 1.7065