YEARLY HIGH
1.1890 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.1060 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1494 MYR

2012 LTL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 1.1060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0830 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1632 to the December average rate of 1.1606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1890 was down 7.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,945 MYR
2011 Average 6,161 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 5,530 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 415.20 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1710
1.1139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.1593, compared to 1.1395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0480 MYR (High: 1.1586 / Low: 1.1107). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 MYR (High: 1.1543 / Low: 1.1371).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.1632) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1850), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0219 (-1.85%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.1632
2011 Avg (January) 1.1850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1890 1.1516 1.1632
February 1.1741 1.1407 1.1581
March 1.1841 1.1466 1.1644
April 1.1827 1.1583 1.1662
May 1.1609 1.1375 1.1498
June 1.1626 1.1435 1.1538
July 1.1586 1.1107 1.1276
August 1.1382 1.1060 1.1186
September 1.1575 1.1318 1.1466
October 1.1543 1.1371 1.1475
November 1.1475 1.1273 1.1361
December 1.1745 1.1442 1.1606