YEARLY HIGH
1.2129 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.1379 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1796 QAR

2012 MYR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 1.2129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 1.1379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0750 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1698 to the December average rate of 1.1919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2129 was down 2.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2395, 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 24,257 QAR
2011 Average 23,817 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 22,757 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,499.98 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2100
1.1388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to QAR 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 1.1798, compared to 1.1794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0551 QAR (High: 1.2025 / Low: 1.1475). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 QAR (High: 1.1973 / Low: 1.1880).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0551
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.1959) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1996), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-0.31%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.1959
2011 Avg (March) 1.1996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1976 1.1479 1.1698
February 1.2124 1.1900 1.2040
March 1.2129 1.1787 1.1959
April 1.2035 1.1852 1.1900
May 1.2025 1.1475 1.1746
June 1.1543 1.1379 1.1447
July 1.1647 1.1412 1.1500
August 1.1766 1.1628 1.1685
September 1.1987 1.1653 1.1830
October 1.1995 1.1848 1.1924
November 1.1977 1.1858 1.1905
December 1.1973 1.1880 1.1919