YEARLY HIGH
0.4174 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3944 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4047 SGD

2012 MYR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.4174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.3944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0230 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4111 to the December average rate of 0.3996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4174 was down 1.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4224, 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 8,348 SGD
2011 Average 8,222 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 7,887 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 460.52 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4164
0.3964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SGD 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 0.4096, compared to 0.3999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0080 SGD (High: 0.4174 / Low: 0.4094). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SGD (High: 0.4016 / Low: 0.3991).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.4134) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4180), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-1.10%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.4134
2011 Avg (March) 0.4180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4131 0.4086 0.4111
February 0.4167 0.4114 0.4147
March 0.4174 0.4094 0.4134
April 0.4112 0.4068 0.4088
May 0.4098 0.4051 0.4072
June 0.4044 0.3995 0.4021
July 0.4008 0.3944 0.3980
August 0.4033 0.3979 0.4005
September 0.4027 0.3979 0.4001
October 0.4030 0.3995 0.4009
November 0.4016 0.3991 0.4002
December 0.4014 0.3984 0.3996