YEARLY HIGH
3164.2513 IDR
YEARLY LOW
2859.3487 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3036.4462 IDR

2012 MYR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 3164.2513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2859.3487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 304.9026 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2911.0417 to the December average rate of 3154.3099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3164.2513 was up 6.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 2977.6051, 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 63,285,026 IDR
2011 Average 57,397,779 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 57,186,974 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,098,051.55 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3178.6368
2886.7149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to IDR 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 2976.9770, compared to 3095.9154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 118.9383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2976.9770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3095.9154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 94.3290 IDR (High: 2953.6777 / Low: 2859.3487). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.3660 IDR (High: 3162.2423 / Low: 3147.8763).

January Spread (Volatile) ±94.3290
December Spread (Stable) ±14.3660

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 34.4423 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.4423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 3144.0218) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2831.9284), the exchange rate shifted by +312.0933 (+11.02%).

2012 Avg (October) 3144.0218
2011 Avg (October) 2831.9284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2953.6777 2859.3487 2911.0417
February 3026.8324 2948.4784 2980.9893
March 3039.1101 2967.3084 3005.1074
April 3037.3319 2974.7016 2995.8331
May 3048.9010 2956.7027 3001.6665
June 2990.4944 2947.5401 2967.2242
July 3021.8454 2955.3563 2980.9310
August 3068.3916 3028.7369 3046.2987
September 3131.5955 3050.7798 3104.2742
October 3164.2513 3125.0631 3144.0218
November 3159.1012 3134.1088 3145.6567
December 3162.2423 3147.8763 3154.3099