YEARLY HIGH
1.4305 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.3418 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3911 VEF

2012 MYR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 1.4305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1.3418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0887 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3798 to the December average rate of 1.4054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4305 was down 2.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4625, 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 28,611 VEF
2011 Average 28,111 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 26,836 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,774.45 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4272
1.3432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to VEF 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 1.3917, compared to 1.3905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0649 VEF (High: 1.4181 / Low: 1.3532). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 VEF (High: 1.4121 / Low: 1.4002).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0649
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.4107) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4158), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-0.36%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.4107
2011 Avg (March) 1.4158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4130 1.3546 1.3798
February 1.4295 1.4033 1.4202
March 1.4305 1.3898 1.4107
April 1.4193 1.3975 1.4036
May 1.4181 1.3532 1.3855
June 1.3625 1.3418 1.3502
July 1.3728 1.3453 1.3558
August 1.3869 1.3707 1.3775
September 1.4135 1.3741 1.3948
October 1.4146 1.3966 1.4059
November 1.4118 1.3981 1.4038
December 1.4121 1.4002 1.4054