YEARLY HIGH
1.2771 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.1688 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2269 SAR

2011 MYR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MYR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 1.2771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 1.1688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1082 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2250 to the December average rate of 1.1875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2771 was up 4.43% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2229, 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 25,541 SAR
2010 Average 23,321 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 23,377 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,164.26 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.2629
1.1806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SAR 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 1.2368, compared to 1.2170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0910 SAR (High: 1.2648 / Low: 1.1738). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 SAR (High: 1.2291 / Low: 1.2177).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0910
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 1.2561) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1899), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0662 (+5.56%).

2011 Avg (August) 1.2561
2010 Avg (August) 1.1899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2291 1.2177 1.2250
February 1.2386 1.2247 1.2323
March 1.2409 1.2227 1.2359
April 1.2659 1.2385 1.2454
May 1.2653 1.2247 1.2441
June 1.2479 1.2277 1.2384
July 1.2732 1.2365 1.2537
August 1.2771 1.2387 1.2561
September 1.2648 1.1738 1.2193
October 1.2238 1.1688 1.1962
November 1.2028 1.1732 1.1889
December 1.1998 1.1767 1.1875