YEARLY HIGH
59.6775 DJF
YEARLY LOW
55.7544 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.7636 DJF

2012 MYR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 59.6775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 55.7544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9232 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.2939 to the December average rate of 58.1951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 59.6775 was down 1.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 60.5192, 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 1,193,551 DJF
2011 Average 1,163,100 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,115,088 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,463.35 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

59.2783
55.9017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to DJF 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 57.9027, compared to 57.6246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.9027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.6246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.8902 DJF (High: 59.2158 / Low: 56.3256). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6567 DJF (High: 58.5341 / Low: 57.8773).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.8902
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4765 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 58.9969) against the same month in 2011 (average: 58.3986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5983 (+1.02%).

2012 Avg (February) 58.9969
2011 Avg (February) 58.3986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.7535 56.1994 57.2939
February 59.6775 58.2158 58.9969
March 59.6412 57.9592 58.6890
April 59.0795 58.1229 58.4616
May 59.2158 56.3256 57.7255
June 56.8368 55.8216 56.2490
July 56.8264 55.7544 56.1831
August 57.5771 56.6683 57.1132
September 58.6827 57.0463 57.8431
October 58.8271 57.8690 58.2541
November 58.5341 57.8773 58.1591
December 58.6958 57.9360 58.1951