YEARLY HIGH
2.0960 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.9516 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0275 MYR

2012 BGN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.0960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 1.9516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1444 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0514 to the December average rate of 2.0480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0960 was down 7.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,480 MYR
2011 Average 10,876 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 9,758 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 722.03 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0654
1.9650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 2.0444, compared to 2.0105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0822 MYR (High: 2.0433 / Low: 1.9610). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 MYR (High: 2.0367 / Low: 2.0082).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0822
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0438 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.0514) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0920), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0406 (-1.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.0514
2011 Avg (January) 2.0920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0960 2.0320 2.0514
February 2.0715 2.0090 2.0422
March 2.0876 2.0251 2.0531
April 2.0842 2.0426 2.0570
May 2.0438 2.0093 2.0295
June 2.0558 2.0125 2.0333
July 2.0433 1.9610 1.9895
August 2.0105 1.9516 1.9734
September 2.0429 1.9973 2.0222
October 2.0367 2.0082 2.0250
November 2.0260 1.9887 2.0051
December 2.0732 2.0191 2.0480