YEARLY HIGH
0.0929 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0876 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0908 KWD

2012 MYR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.0929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0896 to the December average rate of 0.0921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0929 was down 0.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0930, 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 1,859 KWD
2011 Average 1,809 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,753 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.60 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0926
0.0877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to KWD 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 0.0903, compared to 0.0912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0036 KWD (High: 0.0914 / Low: 0.0878). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0927 / Low: 0.0919).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0915) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0916), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.09%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0915
2011 Avg (March) 0.0916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0914 0.0878 0.0896
February 0.0924 0.0910 0.0918
March 0.0929 0.0902 0.0915
April 0.0919 0.0905 0.0909
May 0.0918 0.0885 0.0901
June 0.0887 0.0876 0.0881
July 0.0902 0.0882 0.0889
August 0.0911 0.0902 0.0906
September 0.0923 0.0902 0.0913
October 0.0926 0.0915 0.0920
November 0.0927 0.0919 0.0922
December 0.0926 0.0918 0.0921