2013 MYR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

531.5244 BIF

YEARLY LOW

461.0798 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

492.4582 BIF

2013 MYR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MYR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 531.5244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 461.0798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.4446 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 499.3022 to the December average rate of 475.5154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 531.5244 was up 5.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 504.0538, 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 10,630,488 BIF

2012 Average 9,094,030 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 9,221,597 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,408,891.31 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

525.2872

464.0772

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BIF 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 506.1283, compared to 478.7882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.3401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 506.1283

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 478.7882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 28.7333 BIF (High: 531.5244 / Low: 502.7911). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6481 BIF (High: 510.3579 / Low: 500.7099).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.7333

February Spread (Stable) ±9.6481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 25.2134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -25.2134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 520.1863) against the same month in 2012 (average: 448.9771), the exchange rate shifted by +71.2093 (+15.86%).

2013 Avg (May) 520.1863

2012 Avg (May) 448.9771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	505.7071	493.7118	499.3022
February	510.3579	500.7099	505.7945
March	508.8685	484.1190	500.9937
April	520.5155	507.6008	515.5201
May	531.5244	502.7911	520.1863
June	503.4146	486.1018	494.9730
July	490.2047	472.5213	484.2711
August	474.9949	461.0798	469.1780
September	487.1086	461.5804	473.4399
October	493.5249	476.3155	486.0414
November	489.0515	479.1380	484.2832
December	483.7775	467.8477	475.5154