YEARLY HIGH
1.1219 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.0048 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0540 PLN

2012 MYR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.1219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.0048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1172 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0890 to the December average rate of 1.0220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1219 was up 1.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1020, 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 22,439 PLN
2011 Average 19,379 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 20,095 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,343.50 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0957
1.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to PLN 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 1.0600, compared to 1.0479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0783 PLN (High: 1.1174 / Low: 1.0391). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 PLN (High: 1.0746 / Low: 1.0472).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0783
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0428 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0890) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1370 (+14.39%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0890
2011 Avg (January) 0.9520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1219 1.0538 1.0890
February 1.0614 1.0224 1.0463
March 1.0478 1.0135 1.0281
April 1.0478 1.0159 1.0375
May 1.1174 1.0391 1.0805
June 1.1175 1.0570 1.0789
July 1.0983 1.0587 1.0747
August 1.0746 1.0472 1.0585
September 1.0736 1.0183 1.0424
October 1.0536 1.0239 1.0364
November 1.0734 1.0358 1.0537
December 1.0443 1.0048 1.0220