YEARLY HIGH
2.5608 MYR
YEARLY LOW
2.3902 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4584 MYR

2012 LYD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 2.5608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 2.3902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1706 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5102 to the December average rate of 2.4272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5608 was down 3.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,804 MYR
2011 Average 12,520 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 11,951 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 853.06 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5187
2.4163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.4644, compared to 2.4524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1291 MYR (High: 2.5608 / Low: 2.4317). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 MYR (High: 2.4638 / Low: 2.4276).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1291
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0791 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.5102) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0613 (+2.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.5102
2011 Avg (January) 2.4489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5608 2.4317 2.5102
February 2.4730 2.4073 2.4311
March 2.4816 2.3902 2.4248
April 2.4676 2.4213 2.4484
May 2.4984 2.4246 2.4640
June 2.5489 2.4782 2.5079
July 2.5423 2.4675 2.5002
August 2.4830 2.4343 2.4648
September 2.4758 2.3924 2.4387
October 2.4638 2.4276 2.4451
November 2.4628 2.4115 2.4385
December 2.4492 2.4068 2.4272