YEARLY HIGH
2.5851 HKD
YEARLY LOW
2.4251 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5132 HKD

2012 MYR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 2.5851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 2.4251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1600 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4943 to the December average rate of 2.5372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5851 was down 2.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6530, 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 51,702 HKD
2011 Average 50,934 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 48,503 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,199.56 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5772
2.4272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to HKD 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 2.5151, compared to 2.5113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1158 HKD (High: 2.5626 / Low: 2.4468). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 HKD (High: 2.5486 / Low: 2.5286).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1158
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0652 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.5498) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5681), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0182 (-0.71%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.5498
2011 Avg (March) 2.5681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5511 2.4490 2.4943
February 2.5819 2.5346 2.5647
March 2.5851 2.5140 2.5498
April 2.5648 2.5278 2.5371
May 2.5626 2.4468 2.5049
June 2.4602 2.4251 2.4397
July 2.4801 2.4315 2.4490
August 2.5065 2.4770 2.4891
September 2.5522 2.4822 2.5195
October 2.5539 2.5227 2.5387
November 2.5490 2.5247 2.5344
December 2.5486 2.5286 2.5372