YEARLY HIGH
0.1089 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0969 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1027 MYR

2012 MUR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.0969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1061 to the December average rate of 0.0993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1089 was down 1.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 545 MYR
2011 Average 534 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 485 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.94 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1068
0.0978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.1052, compared to 0.1001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0060 MYR (High: 0.1089 / Low: 0.1030). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MYR (High: 0.0992 / Low: 0.0980).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1061) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+4.30%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1061
2011 Avg (January) 0.1017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1089 0.1030 0.1061
February 0.1060 0.1028 0.1044
March 0.1074 0.1030 0.1048
April 0.1066 0.1040 0.1054
May 0.1072 0.1039 0.1058
June 0.1076 0.1022 0.1048
July 0.1033 0.1007 0.1019
August 0.1025 0.1006 0.1016
September 0.1021 0.0997 0.1010
October 0.0998 0.0969 0.0986
November 0.0992 0.0980 0.0985
December 0.1001 0.0982 0.0993