YEARLY HIGH
0.0433 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0390 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0411 MYR

2013 LRD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.0433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0410 to the December average rate of 0.0403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0433 was down 1.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217 MYR
2012 Average 210 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 195 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.74 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0428
0.0393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0413, compared to 0.0410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0030 MYR (High: 0.0430 / Low: 0.0401). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0418 / Low: 0.0415).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0424) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.72%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0424
2012 Avg (August) 0.0421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0421 0.0405 0.0410
February 0.0418 0.0415 0.0417
March 0.0422 0.0415 0.0418
April 0.0415 0.0406 0.0409
May 0.0412 0.0393 0.0404
June 0.0428 0.0410 0.0417
July 0.0432 0.0420 0.0425
August 0.0433 0.0417 0.0424
September 0.0430 0.0401 0.0414
October 0.0411 0.0390 0.0396
November 0.0402 0.0392 0.0397
December 0.0408 0.0395 0.0403