YEARLY HIGH
3.1994 MYR
YEARLY LOW
3.0013 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0874 MYR

2012 BMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 3.1994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 3.0013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1981 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1129 to the December average rate of 3.0547, 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 3.1994 was down 0.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.2085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,997 MYR
2011 Average 15,290 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 15,007 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 990.44 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.1962
3.0082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 3.0869, compared to 3.0878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1453 MYR (High: 3.1728 / Low: 3.0275). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 MYR (High: 3.0651 / Low: 3.0410).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1453
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

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 0.0890 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 3.1805) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.0282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1523 (+5.03%).

2012 Avg (June) 3.1805
2011 Avg (June) 3.0282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1717 3.0400 3.1129
February 3.0595 3.0031 3.0238
March 3.0889 3.0013 3.0445
April 3.0719 3.0251 3.0595
May 3.1728 3.0275 3.1002
June 3.1994 3.1541 3.1805
July 3.1903 3.1264 3.1668
August 3.1315 3.0946 3.1161
September 3.1245 3.0373 3.0779
October 3.0731 3.0352 3.0533
November 3.0706 3.0400 3.0582
December 3.0651 3.0410 3.0547