YEARLY HIGH
0.0353 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0312 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0331 MYR

2012 PKR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0345 to the December average rate of 0.0314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0353 was down 3.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,630 MYR
2011 Average 17,704 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 15,598 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,031.52 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0348
0.0311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0338, compared to 0.0324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0016 MYR (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0336). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0312).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0345) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0357), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-3.44%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0345
2011 Avg (January) 0.0357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0353 0.0336 0.0345
February 0.0337 0.0331 0.0333
March 0.0340 0.0330 0.0335
April 0.0339 0.0332 0.0337
May 0.0345 0.0333 0.0339
June 0.0341 0.0335 0.0338
July 0.0339 0.0330 0.0335
August 0.0333 0.0328 0.0330
September 0.0332 0.0321 0.0326
October 0.0322 0.0317 0.0320
November 0.0320 0.0315 0.0319
December 0.0316 0.0312 0.0314