YEARLY HIGH
0.2115 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2005 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2044 GBP

2012 MYR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.2115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.2005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2071 to the December average rate of 0.2029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2115 was up 0.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2108, 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 4,230 GBP
2011 Average 4,080 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,010 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.93 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2100
0.2010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GBP 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 0.2055, compared to 0.2033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0074 GBP (High: 0.2115 / Low: 0.2041). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 GBP (High: 0.2029 / Low: 0.2005).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2076) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+1.75%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2076
2011 Avg (March) 0.2040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2096 0.2032 0.2071
February 0.2110 0.2074 0.2092
March 0.2115 0.2041 0.2076
April 0.2060 0.2022 0.2042
May 0.2041 0.2015 0.2026
June 0.2038 0.2006 0.2023
July 0.2040 0.2009 0.2024
August 0.2063 0.2018 0.2042
September 0.2029 0.2005 0.2017
October 0.2051 0.2025 0.2037
November 0.2062 0.2031 0.2049
December 0.2053 0.2012 0.2029