YEARLY HIGH
0.3316 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3149 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3238 CAD

2012 MYR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.3316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.3149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3258 to the December average rate of 0.3242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3316 was down 0.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3330, 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 6,631 CAD
2011 Average 6,468 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,299 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.47 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3311
0.3169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to CAD 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 0.3259, compared to 0.3217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0105 CAD (High: 0.3288 / Low: 0.3183). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 CAD (High: 0.3265 / Low: 0.3241).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3299) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+1.72%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3299
2011 Avg (February) 0.3243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3292 0.3215 0.3258
February 0.3316 0.3265 0.3299
March 0.3305 0.3220 0.3263
April 0.3268 0.3220 0.3245
May 0.3265 0.3241 0.3258
June 0.3252 0.3212 0.3232
July 0.3218 0.3174 0.3201
August 0.3222 0.3155 0.3187
September 0.3213 0.3149 0.3181
October 0.3288 0.3183 0.3232
November 0.3276 0.3244 0.3261
December 0.3268 0.3221 0.3242