YEARLY HIGH
4.9908 MYR
YEARLY LOW
4.7323 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8929 MYR

2012 FKP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 4.9908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 4.7323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2585 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8283 to the December average rate of 4.9290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.9908 was down 0.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.0336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,954 MYR
2011 Average 24,515 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 23,661 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,292.57 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.9753
4.7636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.8669, compared to 4.9189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.1664 MYR (High: 4.8987 / Low: 4.7323). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0611 MYR (High: 4.9611 / Low: 4.9000).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1664
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0611

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0492 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 4.9577) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.8617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0960 (+1.97%).

2012 Avg (September) 4.9577
2011 Avg (September) 4.8617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9216 4.7703 4.8283
February 4.8270 4.7425 4.7812
March 4.8987 4.7323 4.8181
April 4.9476 4.8565 4.8967
May 4.9611 4.9000 4.9346
June 4.9844 4.9054 4.9424
July 4.9767 4.9006 4.9401
August 4.9542 4.8445 4.8967
September 4.9908 4.9238 4.9577
October 4.9467 4.8773 4.9085
November 4.9243 4.8513 4.8813
December 4.9711 4.8720 4.9290