YEARLY HIGH
4.0688 MDL
YEARLY LOW
3.6805 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9195 MDL

2012 MYR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 4.0688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.6805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3883 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7875 to the December average rate of 3.9862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0688 was down 0.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0693, 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 81,375 MDL
2011 Average 76,608 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 73,609 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,766.42 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.0590
3.7628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MDL 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 3.8437, compared to 3.9953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1955 MDL (High: 3.8759 / Low: 3.6805). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0534 MDL (High: 3.8768 / Low: 3.8234).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1955
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0534

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0482 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 4.0343) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.7182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3161 (+8.50%).

2012 Avg (November) 4.0343
2011 Avg (November) 3.7182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8759 3.6805 3.7875
February 3.9756 3.8533 3.9120
March 3.9479 3.8282 3.8873
April 3.8768 3.8234 3.8430
May 3.8908 3.7797 3.8272
June 3.8564 3.7600 3.8050
July 4.0046 3.8491 3.9106
August 4.0471 3.9693 4.0052
September 4.0685 3.9791 4.0268
October 4.0515 3.9621 4.0085
November 4.0688 4.0111 4.0343
December 4.0593 3.9344 3.9862