YEARLY HIGH
0.1767 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1591 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1683 MYR

2013 ETB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.1767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.1591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0177 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1660 to the December average rate of 0.1703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1767 was down 3.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1835, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 884 MYR
2012 Average 869 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 795 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.27 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1753
0.1609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1662, compared to 0.1704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0094 MYR (High: 0.1766 / Low: 0.1672). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MYR (High: 0.1693 / Low: 0.1670).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.1741) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.33%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.1741
2012 Avg (August) 0.1735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1693 0.1643 0.1660
February 0.1693 0.1670 0.1684
March 0.1711 0.1670 0.1685
April 0.1674 0.1628 0.1644
May 0.1655 0.1591 0.1621
June 0.1718 0.1655 0.1680
July 0.1728 0.1687 0.1701
August 0.1767 0.1720 0.1741
September 0.1766 0.1672 0.1723
October 0.1717 0.1652 0.1675
November 0.1693 0.1668 0.1681
December 0.1722 0.1681 0.1703