2012 LKR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0278 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.0230 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0243 MYR

2012 LKR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.0230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0273 to the December average rate of 0.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0278 was down 4.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139 MYR

2011 Average 138 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 115 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.22 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0277

0.0230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0249, compared to 0.0236 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) 0.0249

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0024 MYR (High: 0.0267 / Low: 0.0243). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0233).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0273) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0276), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.00%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0273

2011 Avg (January) 0.0276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0278	0.0267	0.0273
February	0.0267	0.0243	0.0258
March	0.0249	0.0233	0.0242
April	0.0245	0.0231	0.0238
May	0.0242	0.0234	0.0240
June	0.0246	0.0237	0.0241
July	0.0244	0.0236	0.0239
August	0.0237	0.0234	0.0236
September	0.0237	0.0230	0.0234
October	0.0239	0.0234	0.0237
November	0.0236	0.0233	0.0235
December	0.0241	0.0234	0.0238