YEARLY HIGH
5.0253 MYR
YEARLY LOW
4.7323 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8957 MYR

2012 GIP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 5.0253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 4.7323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2931 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8284 to the December average rate of 4.9048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.0253 was down 0.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.0291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,127 MYR
2011 Average 24,508 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 23,661 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,465.40 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.0120
4.7605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 4.8665, compared to 4.9250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.1670 MYR (High: 4.8993 / Low: 4.7323). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0340 MYR (High: 4.8984 / Low: 4.8644).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1670
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.9910) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.8249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1662 (+3.44%).

2012 Avg (July) 4.9910
2011 Avg (July) 4.8249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9196 4.7696 4.8284
February 4.8242 4.7416 4.7814
March 4.8993 4.7323 4.8180
April 4.9468 4.8554 4.8965
May 4.9608 4.8999 4.9351
June 4.9856 4.8965 4.9394
July 5.0253 4.9484 4.9910
August 4.9738 4.9016 4.9380
September 4.9766 4.8911 4.9382
October 4.9158 4.8623 4.8935
November 4.8984 4.8644 4.8845
December 4.9271 4.8660 4.9048