2012 BOB to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4647 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.4341 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4447 MYR

2012 BOB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.4647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 0.4341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4515 to the December average rate of 0.4372, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4647 was down 0.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4661, 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 2,323 MYR

2011 Average 2,195 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 2,170 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.09 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4609

0.4349

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 0.4471, compared to 0.4422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4471

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0205 MYR (High: 0.4607 / Low: 0.4402). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 MYR (High: 0.4389 / Low: 0.4346).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.4587) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+5.48%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.4587

2011 Avg (June) 0.4348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4607	0.4402	0.4515
February	0.4427	0.4362	0.4385
March	0.4487	0.4344	0.4411
April	0.4459	0.4394	0.4439
May	0.4579	0.4398	0.4489
June	0.4647	0.4535	0.4587
July	0.4603	0.4484	0.4540
August	0.4498	0.4436	0.4463
September	0.4477	0.4351	0.4411
October	0.4398	0.4341	0.4370
November	0.4394	0.4350	0.4376
December	0.4389	0.4346	0.4372