YEARLY HIGH
11.2109 GMD
YEARLY LOW
9.0370 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0759 GMD

2012 MYR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 11.2109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1739 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5272 to the December average rate of 10.1615, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.2109 was up 15.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.7300, 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 224,218 GMD
2011 Average 184,304 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 180,740 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,478.32 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.1138
9.3830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to GMD 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 9.7960, compared to 10.3557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 1.4091 GMD (High: 11.1477 / Low: 9.7386). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2746 GMD (High: 10.8400 / Low: 10.5653).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4091
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2746

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8492 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 10.9695) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.2637), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7058 (+18.41%).

2012 Avg (October) 10.9695
2011 Avg (October) 9.2637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9265 9.0370 9.5272
February 10.2866 9.7756 10.0379
March 10.2455 9.7554 10.0221
April 9.9221 9.4507 9.6727
May 10.0125 9.5574 9.7972
June 9.9886 9.4166 9.7191
July 10.1133 9.7277 9.9298
August 10.7283 10.0226 10.2162
September 10.8400 10.5653 10.7371
October 11.2109 10.7374 10.9695
November 11.1477 9.7386 10.1203
December 10.6449 9.7546 10.1615