2013 BAM to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3188 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.9772 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1386 MYR

2013 BAM to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.3188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.9772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3416 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0628 to the December average rate of 2.2777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.3188 was up 10.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.0965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,594 MYR

2012 Average 10,137 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 9,886 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,707.98 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3052

1.9749

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.0639, compared to 2.2132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0639

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.1192 MYR (High: 2.1496 / Low: 2.0304). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 MYR (High: 2.0420 / Low: 2.0204).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1192

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0562 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.2777) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2312 (+11.30%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.2777

2012 Avg (December) 2.0464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1496	2.0304	2.0628
February	2.1656	2.0654	2.1155
March	2.0844	2.0271	2.0593
April	2.0420	2.0204	2.0283
May	2.0508	1.9772	2.0024
June	2.1642	2.0576	2.1150
July	2.2014	2.0871	2.1341
August	2.2746	2.1919	2.2301
September	2.2438	2.1805	2.2202
October	2.2388	2.1947	2.2124
November	2.2431	2.1732	2.2051
December	2.3188	2.2252	2.2777