YEARLY HIGH
0.1107 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0892 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0994 MYR

2012 GMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1050 to the December average rate of 0.0985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1107 was down 3.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 553 MYR
2011 Average 543 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 446 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.29 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1064
0.0898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1021, compared to 0.0967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0130 MYR (High: 0.1027 / Low: 0.0897). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 MYR (High: 0.0946 / Low: 0.0923).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1050) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1104), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-4.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1050
2011 Avg (January) 0.1104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1107 0.1007 0.1050
February 0.1023 0.0972 0.0996
March 0.1025 0.0976 0.0998
April 0.1058 0.1008 0.1034
May 0.1046 0.0999 0.1021
June 0.1062 0.1001 0.1029
July 0.1028 0.0989 0.1007
August 0.0998 0.0932 0.0979
September 0.0946 0.0923 0.0931
October 0.0931 0.0892 0.0912
November 0.1027 0.0897 0.0990
December 0.1025 0.0939 0.0985