YEARLY HIGH
1.1260 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.9075 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0354 MYR

2011 PLN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PLN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 1.1260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.9075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2185 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0507 to the December average rate of 0.9295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1260 was down 6.28% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,520 MYR
2010 Average 21,394 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 18,149 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,370.31 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1150
0.9127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.0763, compared to 0.9945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0785 MYR (High: 1.0267 / Low: 0.9481). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 MYR (High: 1.0737 / Low: 1.0400).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0785
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0599 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.0981) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0871 (+8.62%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.0981
2010 Avg (May) 1.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0777 1.0176 1.0507
February 1.0737 1.0400 1.0576
March 1.0719 1.0349 1.0572
April 1.1190 1.0584 1.0969
May 1.1260 1.0842 1.0981
June 1.1171 1.0760 1.0974
July 1.1043 1.0455 1.0701
August 1.0630 1.0160 1.0378
September 1.0267 0.9481 0.9779
October 1.0034 0.9567 0.9875
November 0.9943 0.9342 0.9639
December 0.9421 0.9075 0.9295