YEARLY HIGH
0.9953 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.8913 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9493 MYR

2012 PLN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.9953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.8913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1039 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9186 to the December average rate of 0.9787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9953 was down 11.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1260, 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 19,905 MYR
2011 Average 20,705 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 17,826 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,078.87 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9847
0.9126
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 0.9440, compared to 0.9546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0674 MYR (High: 0.9624 / Low: 0.8950). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 MYR (High: 0.9549 / Low: 0.9305).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0674
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.9787) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0492 (+5.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.9787
2011 Avg (December) 0.9295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9490 0.8913 0.9186
February 0.9781 0.9421 0.9559
March 0.9866 0.9544 0.9728
April 0.9843 0.9543 0.9639
May 0.9624 0.8950 0.9259
June 0.9461 0.8949 0.9271
July 0.9445 0.9105 0.9306
August 0.9549 0.9305 0.9448
September 0.9820 0.9314 0.9595
October 0.9767 0.9491 0.9649
November 0.9654 0.9316 0.9492
December 0.9953 0.9576 0.9787