YEARLY HIGH
0.8915 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.7608 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8264 LTL

2013 MYR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MYR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.8915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.7608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1307 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8552 to the December average rate of 0.7748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8915 was down 1.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9042, 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 17,830 LTL
2012 Average 17,405 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 15,215 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,614.57 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8916
0.7642
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 0.8552, compared to 0.7976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0491 LTL (High: 0.8693 / Low: 0.8202). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 LTL (High: 0.8734 / Low: 0.8634).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0491
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0468 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.8810) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+1.30%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.8810
2012 Avg (May) 0.8697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8693 0.8202 0.8552
February 0.8534 0.8147 0.8344
March 0.8704 0.8454 0.8568
April 0.8734 0.8634 0.8697
May 0.8915 0.8597 0.8810
June 0.8579 0.8164 0.8342
July 0.8444 0.8015 0.8271
August 0.8050 0.7759 0.7913
September 0.8080 0.7863 0.7948
October 0.8043 0.7884 0.7975
November 0.8118 0.7865 0.8002
December 0.7930 0.7608 0.7748