YEARLY HIGH
2666.4483 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2452.1708 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2590.1418 LAK

2012 MYR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 2666.4483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 2452.1708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 214.2776 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2572.0060 to the December average rate of 2615.3330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2666.4483 was down 2.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 2729.9627, 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 53,328,966 LAK
2011 Average 52,504,350 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 49,043,415 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,285,551.16 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2652.8592
2502.0019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LAK 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 2588.1296, compared to 2592.1540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2588.1296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2592.1540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 112.7241 LAK (High: 2631.1382 / Low: 2518.4141). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.3581 LAK (High: 2627.7452 / Low: 2609.3871).

January Spread (Volatile) ±112.7241
November Spread (Stable) ±18.3581

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 62.6908 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -62.6908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2640.2877) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2648.2893), the exchange rate shifted by -8.0016 (-0.30%).

2012 Avg (February) 2640.2877
2011 Avg (February) 2648.2893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2631.1382 2518.4141 2572.0060
February 2666.4483 2610.0156 2640.2877
March 2651.9610 2576.4387 2619.7484
April 2639.5176 2571.0570 2604.8980
May 2635.0316 2530.7637 2577.2641
June 2537.7510 2497.7107 2514.5733
July 2563.7804 2452.1708 2528.3786
August 2589.6671 2554.7356 2571.8289
September 2631.0450 2562.4506 2599.4266
October 2637.1439 2604.1369 2620.2986
November 2627.7452 2609.3871 2617.6584
December 2629.8751 2606.0614 2615.3330