YEARLY HIGH
0.3699 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3469 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3576 MYR

2012 MAD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.3469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0230 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3614 to the December average rate of 0.3597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3699 was down 5.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,849 MYR
2011 Average 1,890 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,734 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.95 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3625
0.3494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.3601, compared to 0.3551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0133 MYR (High: 0.3624 / Low: 0.3490). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 MYR (High: 0.3630 / Low: 0.3587).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3614) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3663), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-1.33%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3614
2011 Avg (January) 0.3663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3699 0.3581 0.3614
February 0.3629 0.3541 0.3585
March 0.3660 0.3545 0.3604
April 0.3653 0.3585 0.3612
May 0.3606 0.3556 0.3580
June 0.3630 0.3587 0.3609
July 0.3624 0.3490 0.3537
August 0.3560 0.3469 0.3505
September 0.3593 0.3535 0.3567
October 0.3580 0.3533 0.3563
November 0.3561 0.3511 0.3535
December 0.3631 0.3551 0.3597