2012 MYR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |