YEARLY HIGH
0.0369 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0330 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0350 MYR

2012 JMD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0361 to the December average rate of 0.0332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0369 was down 1.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184 MYR
2011 Average 178 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 165 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.29 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0365
0.0329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0356, compared to 0.0343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0016 MYR (High: 0.0369 / Low: 0.0353). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0334 / Low: 0.0330).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0361) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.51%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0361
2011 Avg (January) 0.0352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0369 0.0353 0.0361
February 0.0354 0.0347 0.0350
March 0.0357 0.0346 0.0351
April 0.0355 0.0348 0.0353
May 0.0363 0.0349 0.0356
June 0.0365 0.0357 0.0362
July 0.0362 0.0351 0.0358
August 0.0352 0.0347 0.0350
September 0.0350 0.0340 0.0345
October 0.0343 0.0336 0.0339
November 0.0338 0.0334 0.0337
December 0.0334 0.0330 0.0332