YEARLY HIGH
0.3264 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3019 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3129 AUD

2012 MYR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.3264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.3019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3089 to the December average rate of 0.3131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3264 was down 2.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,528 AUD
2011 Average 6,337 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 6,037 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 490.53 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3251
0.3046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to AUD 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 0.3139, compared to 0.3118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0150 AUD (High: 0.3232 / Low: 0.3082). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 AUD (High: 0.3165 / Low: 0.3128).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.3234) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+4.15%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.3234
2011 Avg (May) 0.3105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3107 0.3066 0.3089
February 0.3107 0.3048 0.3086
March 0.3148 0.3091 0.3116
April 0.3179 0.3126 0.3156
May 0.3264 0.3190 0.3234
June 0.3232 0.3082 0.3153
July 0.3092 0.3019 0.3064
August 0.3103 0.3034 0.3063
September 0.3148 0.3095 0.3123
October 0.3220 0.3153 0.3183
November 0.3165 0.3128 0.3145
December 0.3154 0.3097 0.3131