YEARLY HIGH
541.7514 SOS
YEARLY LOW
500.1152 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
525.3351 SOS

2012 MYR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 541.7514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 500.1152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.6362 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 523.3726 to the December average rate of 528.0366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 541.7514 was down 2.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 556.7665, 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 10,835,028 SOS
2011 Average 10,562,637 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 10,002,304 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 832,724.28 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

540.3101
505.9900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to SOS 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 526.0857, compared to 524.5845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 526.0857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 524.5845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 27.1138 SOS (High: 537.3809 / Low: 510.2671). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3351 SOS (High: 531.0043 / Low: 525.6691).

May Spread (Volatile) ±27.1138
November Spread (Stable) ±5.3351

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 13.2555 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 537.4501) against the same month in 2011 (average: 526.2483), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2019 (+2.13%).

2012 Avg (February) 537.4501
2011 Avg (February) 526.2483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 534.7847 515.5383 523.3726
February 541.7514 530.5065 537.4501
March 541.0461 527.0468 533.9857
April 537.4642 525.1802 530.7500
May 537.3809 510.2671 522.1054
June 515.8392 500.1152 508.8500
July 519.9606 504.9352 512.2565
August 525.9610 515.9260 521.2793
September 534.7934 519.4216 527.3656
October 535.6992 526.9320 530.7201
November 531.0043 525.6691 527.8488
December 532.9374 524.8945 528.0366