YEARLY HIGH
24.6089 LRD
YEARLY LOW
22.6586 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.8730 LRD

2012 MYR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 24.6089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 22.6586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9503 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.3575 to the December average rate of 23.9296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 24.6089 was down 0.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 24.7816, 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 492,178 LRD
2011 Average 471,543 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 453,172 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,005.13 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

24.3062
23.2712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LRD 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 23.8673, compared to 23.8788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.8788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.5915 LRD (High: 24.2501 / Low: 22.6586). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5110 LRD (High: 23.6394 / Low: 23.1284).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5915
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 24.1369) against the same month in 2011 (average: 23.7620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3749 (+1.58%).

2012 Avg (March) 24.1369
2011 Avg (March) 23.7620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.2501 22.6586 23.3575
February 24.4441 23.8422 24.2199
March 24.6089 23.6822 24.1369
April 24.5209 23.8403 24.1019
May 24.5236 23.4346 23.9480
June 23.6394 23.1284 23.4393
July 23.8880 23.2378 23.5568
August 24.0386 23.4956 23.7625
September 24.4869 23.7191 23.9807
October 24.2076 23.6357 23.9515
November 24.3616 23.6292 24.0917
December 24.3345 23.6836 23.9296