YEARLY HIGH
0.7027 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.5639 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6326 BRL

2012 MYR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.7027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.5639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1389 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5751 to the December average rate of 0.6812, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7027 was up 18.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5925, 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 14,054 BRL
2011 Average 10,937 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,277 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,777.02 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6924
0.5576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BRL 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 0.6033, compared to 0.6618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0347 BRL (High: 0.7027 / Low: 0.6680). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 BRL (High: 0.6697 / Low: 0.6614).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6812) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0999 (+17.19%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6812
2011 Avg (December) 0.5812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5894 0.5665 0.5751
February 0.5747 0.5639 0.5688
March 0.5979 0.5736 0.5884
April 0.6256 0.5940 0.6054
May 0.6591 0.6273 0.6385
June 0.6529 0.6353 0.6437
July 0.6556 0.6319 0.6405
August 0.6569 0.6437 0.6505
September 0.6665 0.6515 0.6585
October 0.6697 0.6614 0.6650
November 0.6954 0.6641 0.6753
December 0.7027 0.6680 0.6812