YEARLY HIGH
0.9042 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.8410 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8702 LTL

2012 MYR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 0.9042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.8410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0631 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8598 to the December average rate of 0.8617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9042 was up 4.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8690, 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 18,083 LTL
2011 Average 16,238 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 16,820 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,262.88 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8976
0.8538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to LTL 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 0.8627, compared to 0.8778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0373 LTL (High: 0.9003 / Low: 0.8631). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 LTL (High: 0.8794 / Low: 0.8663).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0373
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

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 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.8940) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0871 (+10.79%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.8940
2011 Avg (August) 0.8069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8683 0.8410 0.8598
February 0.8767 0.8517 0.8636
March 0.8722 0.8446 0.8589
April 0.8633 0.8455 0.8575
May 0.8792 0.8614 0.8697
June 0.8745 0.8602 0.8667
July 0.9003 0.8631 0.8870
August 0.9042 0.8786 0.8940
September 0.8836 0.8639 0.8721
October 0.8794 0.8663 0.8715
November 0.8871 0.8715 0.8802
December 0.8739 0.8514 0.8617