YEARLY HIGH
0.0195 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0092 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0135 MYR

2012 MWK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0190 to the December average rate of 0.0093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -50.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0195 was down 4.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97 MYR
2011 Average 98 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 46 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.65 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0199
0.0084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0166, compared to 0.0104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0064 MYR (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MYR (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0112).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0190) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0202), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-6.23%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0190
2011 Avg (January) 0.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0195 0.0184 0.0190
February 0.0186 0.0180 0.0183
March 0.0187 0.0180 0.0183
April 0.0186 0.0181 0.0184
May 0.0184 0.0120 0.0137
June 0.0122 0.0116 0.0120
July 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
August 0.0114 0.0112 0.0113
September 0.0112 0.0101 0.0107
October 0.0102 0.0096 0.0099
November 0.0099 0.0093 0.0096
December 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093