YEARLY HIGH
1.9632 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.7597 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8497 MYR

2012 GEL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1.9632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 1.7597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2035 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8647 to the December average rate of 1.8408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9632 was up 1.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,816 MYR
2011 Average 9,079 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 8,798 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,017.50 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9635
1.7643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1.8766, compared to 1.8227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0943 MYR (High: 1.9501 / Low: 1.8558). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 MYR (High: 1.8469 / Low: 1.8332).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0943
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.9469) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1168 (+6.38%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.9469
2011 Avg (June) 1.8301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8995 1.8218 1.8647
February 1.8632 1.7989 1.8241
March 1.8843 1.8005 1.8451
April 1.8839 1.8523 1.8713
May 1.9501 1.8558 1.9077
June 1.9632 1.9297 1.9469
July 1.9030 1.8100 1.8463
August 1.8158 1.7922 1.8056
September 1.8075 1.7597 1.7809
October 1.8488 1.7630 1.8226
November 1.8469 1.8332 1.8403
December 1.8520 1.8302 1.8408