YEARLY HIGH
0.5148 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4770 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4933 BAM

2012 MYR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.5148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0378 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4875 to the December average rate of 0.4887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5148 was up 4.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4929, 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 10,296 BAM
2011 Average 9,205 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 9,540 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 756.71 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5089
0.4841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BAM 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 0.4891, compared to 0.4976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0223 BAM (High: 0.5114 / Low: 0.4890). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 BAM (High: 0.4948 / Low: 0.4884).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.5068) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4574), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0494 (+10.80%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.5068
2011 Avg (August) 0.4574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4924 0.4770 0.4875
February 0.4963 0.4834 0.4896
March 0.4946 0.4782 0.4869
April 0.4893 0.4795 0.4862
May 0.4993 0.4887 0.4934
June 0.4948 0.4884 0.4911
July 0.5114 0.4890 0.5028
August 0.5148 0.4984 0.5068
September 0.5016 0.4895 0.4942
October 0.4982 0.4910 0.4940
November 0.5029 0.4935 0.4989
December 0.4958 0.4835 0.4887