YEARLY HIGH
3.3334 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.9661 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1499 MYR

2013 BMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 3.3334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 2.9661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3673 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0371 to the December average rate of 3.2530, 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 3.3334 was up 4.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.1994, 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 16,667 MYR
2012 Average 15,438 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 14,831 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,836.30 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.3020
2.9941
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 3.0756, compared to 3.2243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1602 MYR (High: 3.3232 / Low: 3.1630). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 MYR (High: 3.1089 / Low: 3.0902).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1602
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

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 0.0787 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 3.2763) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.1161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1602 (+5.14%).

2013 Avg (August) 3.2763
2012 Avg (August) 3.1161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1016 3.0103 3.0371
February 3.1089 3.0902 3.0983
March 3.1327 3.0943 3.1086
April 3.0928 3.0319 3.0482
May 3.0890 2.9661 3.0198
June 3.2200 3.0836 3.1416
July 3.2427 3.1657 3.1918
August 3.3334 3.2334 3.2763
September 3.3232 3.1630 3.2527
October 3.2352 3.1368 3.1741
November 3.2280 3.1693 3.1977
December 3.2967 3.2078 3.2530