YEARLY HIGH
299.8693 KPW
YEARLY LOW
281.3031 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
291.5935 KPW

2012 MYR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 299.8693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 281.3031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5662 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 289.1679 to the December average rate of 294.6330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 299.8693 was up 4.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 287.6432, 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 5,997,385 KPW
2011 Average 1,218,075 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 5,626,062 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371,323.22 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

299.1061
281.5133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to KPW 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 291.6618, compared to 291.5252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 291.6618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 291.5252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 13.6100 KPW (High: 297.2702 / Low: 283.6601). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3279 KPW (High: 295.9599 / Low: 293.6319).

May Spread (Volatile) ±13.6100
December Spread (Stable) ±2.3279

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 7.3924 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3924

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 295.6431) against the same month in 2011 (average: 47.1541), the exchange rate shifted by +248.4890 (+526.97%).

2012 Avg (March) 295.6431
2011 Avg (March) 47.1541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 296.0529 283.7608 289.1679
February 299.6893 294.1672 297.6400
March 299.8693 291.3643 295.6431
April 297.5125 292.9807 294.1683
May 297.2702 283.6601 290.3718
June 285.3412 281.3031 282.9794
July 287.8743 282.1047 284.2002
August 290.8262 287.4034 288.8265
September 296.3126 288.0426 292.4330
October 296.5247 292.8633 294.7638
November 296.0548 293.1070 294.2946
December 295.9599 293.6319 294.6330