YEARLY HIGH
0.4661 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4200 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4389 MYR

2011 BOB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.4661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 0.4200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0461 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4381 to the December average rate of 0.4581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4661 was down 5.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,330 MYR
2010 Average 2,296 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,100 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.32 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4609
0.4266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.4338, compared to 0.4440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0402 MYR (High: 0.4651 / Low: 0.4249). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 MYR (High: 0.4410 / Low: 0.4356).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.4492) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+1.40%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.4492
2010 Avg (October) 0.4430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4410 0.4356 0.4381
February 0.4380 0.4312 0.4345
March 0.4380 0.4311 0.4338
April 0.4349 0.4227 0.4304
May 0.4415 0.4229 0.4314
June 0.4430 0.4290 0.4348
July 0.4408 0.4200 0.4296
August 0.4397 0.4218 0.4295
September 0.4651 0.4249 0.4430
October 0.4661 0.4370 0.4492
November 0.4642 0.4448 0.4548
December 0.4629 0.4527 0.4581