YEARLY HIGH
28.2892 JPY
YEARLY LOW
24.2484 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.8685 JPY

2012 MYR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 28.2892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 24.2484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0408 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.7259 to the December average rate of 27.4288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.2892 was up 0.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.1987, 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 565,784 JPY
2011 Average 521,656 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 484,969 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,815.01 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

27.6991
24.4556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to JPY 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 25.8384, compared to 25.8987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.9190 JPY (High: 26.9421 / Low: 25.0231). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3382 JPY (High: 25.4058 / Low: 25.0676).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.9190
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3382

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8667 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 27.4288) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.6377), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7912 (+11.33%).

2012 Avg (December) 27.4288
2011 Avg (December) 24.6377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.4913 24.2484 24.7259
February 26.9421 25.0231 25.9780
March 27.3972 26.7326 27.1009
April 27.0937 26.2714 26.5829
May 26.4876 24.7392 25.7162
June 25.2410 24.3964 24.9262
July 25.3167 24.6060 24.9479
August 25.4058 25.0676 25.2570
September 25.8643 25.0775 25.4021
October 26.3571 25.4589 25.8731
November 27.1454 25.9114 26.4831
December 28.2892 26.9095 27.4288