YEARLY HIGH
0.4645 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3730 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4239 MYR

2011 LSL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.3730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0914 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4435 to the December average rate of 0.3859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4645 was down 0.17% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,322 MYR
2010 Average 2,200 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,865 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 457.22 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4529
0.3798
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.4399, compared to 0.4080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0390 MYR (High: 0.4645 / Low: 0.4255). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 MYR (High: 0.4498 / Low: 0.4426).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0390
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.4435) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4538), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-2.27%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.4435
2010 Avg (January) 0.4538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4645 0.4255 0.4435
February 0.4372 0.4183 0.4234
March 0.4448 0.4310 0.4385
April 0.4546 0.4402 0.4468
May 0.4520 0.4299 0.4406
June 0.4498 0.4426 0.4467
July 0.4468 0.4343 0.4409
August 0.4401 0.4115 0.4221
September 0.4252 0.4021 0.4145
October 0.4117 0.3890 0.3969
November 0.3991 0.3730 0.3874
December 0.3921 0.3791 0.3859