2012 MYR to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5825 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.5462 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5630 TOP

2012 MYR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.5825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.5462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5594 to the December average rate of 0.5696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5825 was down 5.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6194, 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 11,650 TOP

2011 Average 11,487 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,925 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 725.28 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5721

0.5525

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to TOP 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 0.5597, compared to 0.5663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5597

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0310 TOP (High: 0.5772 / Low: 0.5462). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 TOP (High: 0.5670 / Low: 0.5589).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.5682) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+4.76%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.5682

2011 Avg (November) 0.5423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5718	0.5502	0.5594
February	0.5674	0.5523	0.5597
March	0.5647	0.5485	0.5542
April	0.5647	0.5507	0.5561
May	0.5772	0.5462	0.5662
June	0.5670	0.5589	0.5625
July	0.5682	0.5549	0.5615
August	0.5660	0.5542	0.5619
September	0.5712	0.5590	0.5661
October	0.5766	0.5629	0.5705
November	0.5825	0.5567	0.5682
December	0.5798	0.5655	0.5696