YEARLY HIGH
1.2155 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.1172 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1704 MYR

2012 PEN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 1.2155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 1.1172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0983 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1556 to the December average rate of 1.1901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2155 was up 2.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,078 MYR
2011 Average 5,552 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 5,586 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 491.39 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2087
1.1191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to MYR 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 1.1540, compared to 1.1867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0470 MYR (High: 1.1759 / Low: 1.1290). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 MYR (High: 1.1851 / Low: 1.1716).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0470
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.2012) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0912), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1100 (+10.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.2012
2011 Avg (July) 1.0912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1759 1.1290 1.1556
February 1.1392 1.1172 1.1265
March 1.1563 1.1213 1.1393
April 1.1566 1.1408 1.1512
May 1.1747 1.1469 1.1623
June 1.2058 1.1753 1.1893
July 1.2155 1.1863 1.2012
August 1.2007 1.1824 1.1908
September 1.1975 1.1690 1.1825
October 1.1878 1.1704 1.1790
November 1.1851 1.1716 1.1769
December 1.2007 1.1781 1.1901