YEARLY HIGH
4.7608 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.1522 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4467 SCR

2012 MYR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 4.7608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 4.1522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6086 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4612 to the December average rate of 4.2857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.7608 was up 8.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.3788, 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 95,216 SCR
2011 Average 81,439 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 83,044 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,171.91 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.6735
4.1872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SCR 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 4.5687, compared to 4.3247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.4704 SCR (High: 4.6715 / Low: 4.2012). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 SCR (High: 4.3184 / Low: 4.2677).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4704
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3347 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.5916) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5043 (+12.34%).

2012 Avg (July) 4.5916
2011 Avg (July) 4.0873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6715 4.2012 4.4612
February 4.7272 4.5620 4.6330
March 4.6992 4.5072 4.6304
April 4.6934 4.4925 4.5842
May 4.7053 4.4596 4.5613
June 4.6158 4.4146 4.5421
July 4.7608 4.4243 4.5916
August 4.5234 4.1653 4.2570
September 4.2838 4.1522 4.2277
October 4.3464 4.2379 4.2924
November 4.3261 4.2608 4.2938
December 4.3184 4.2677 4.2857