2013 BOB to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4822 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.4237 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4536 MYR

2013 BOB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.4822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.4237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0585 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4348 to the December average rate of 0.4706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4822 was up 3.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4647, 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 2,411 MYR

2012 Average 2,223 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 2,119 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.44 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4785

0.4277

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 0.4404, compared to 0.4667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0248 MYR (High: 0.4822 / Low: 0.4574). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MYR (High: 0.4451 / Low: 0.4402).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.4743) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0279 (+6.26%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.4743

2012 Avg (August) 0.4463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4443	0.4304	0.4348
February	0.4451	0.4402	0.4431
March	0.4477	0.4415	0.4447
April	0.4433	0.4323	0.4364
May	0.4420	0.4237	0.4319
June	0.4655	0.4421	0.4518
July	0.4699	0.4575	0.4621
August	0.4822	0.4682	0.4743
September	0.4822	0.4574	0.4710
October	0.4678	0.4538	0.4593
November	0.4673	0.4584	0.4628
December	0.4773	0.4645	0.4706