YEARLY HIGH
128.9869 KMF
YEARLY LOW
119.7880 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.1280 KMF

2012 MYR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 128.9869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 119.7880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1989 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.4839 to the December average rate of 122.8739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 128.9869 was up 4.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 123.8158, 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 2,579,738 KMF
2011 Average 2,313,812 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 2,395,760 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183,978.05 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

128.4951
121.5829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to KMF 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 122.8959, compared to 125.3601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.8959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.3601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 7.1529 KMF (High: 128.4373 / Low: 121.2844). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5419 KMF (High: 124.2521 / Low: 122.7102).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.1529
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5419

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.5467 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 127.9191) against the same month in 2011 (average: 114.9752), the exchange rate shifted by +12.9439 (+11.26%).

2012 Avg (August) 127.9191
2011 Avg (August) 114.9752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.7003 119.7880 122.4839
February 124.6812 121.4600 123.0177
March 124.2704 120.1394 122.3547
April 122.9575 120.4983 122.1589
May 125.4520 122.8152 123.9344
June 124.2521 122.7102 123.4259
July 128.4373 121.2844 126.4172
August 128.9869 126.9155 127.9191
September 127.9196 123.1679 125.3724
October 125.3511 123.2488 124.2015
November 126.4413 124.2730 125.3762
December 124.5538 121.6249 122.8739