2013 BBD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6667 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.4831 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5750 MYR

2013 BBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 1.6667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 1.4831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1836 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5186 to the December average rate of 1.6265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6667 was up 4.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,333 MYR

2012 Average 7,719 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 7,415 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 918.15 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6510

1.4971

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.5378, compared to 1.6121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0801 MYR (High: 1.6616 / Low: 1.5815). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 MYR (High: 1.5544 / Low: 1.5451).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0801

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.6382) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0801 (+5.14%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.6382

2012 Avg (August) 1.5580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5508	1.5051	1.5186
February	1.5544	1.5451	1.5492
March	1.5663	1.5472	1.5543
April	1.5464	1.5159	1.5241
May	1.5445	1.4831	1.5099
June	1.6100	1.5418	1.5708
July	1.6213	1.5828	1.5959
August	1.6667	1.6167	1.6382
September	1.6616	1.5815	1.6264
October	1.6176	1.5684	1.5870
November	1.6140	1.5847	1.5988
December	1.6483	1.6039	1.6265