YEARLY HIGH
1.0945 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.9270 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9977 MYR

2013 PLN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 0.9270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1675 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9772 to the December average rate of 1.0685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0945 was up 9.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9953, 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 21,890 MYR
2012 Average 18,986 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 18,540 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,350.24 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0815
0.9257
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 0.9674, compared to 1.0279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0690 MYR (High: 1.0154 / Low: 0.9464). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 MYR (High: 1.0453 / Low: 1.0278).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0690
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0229 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.0685) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9787), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0898 (+9.18%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.0685
2012 Avg (December) 0.9787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0036 0.9670 0.9772
February 1.0165 0.9737 0.9928
March 0.9846 0.9487 0.9699
April 0.9734 0.9438 0.9597
May 0.9623 0.9270 0.9387
June 0.9900 0.9416 0.9661
July 1.0154 0.9464 0.9779
August 1.0479 1.0094 1.0318
September 1.0430 1.0085 1.0259
October 1.0453 1.0278 1.0340
November 1.0454 1.0167 1.0294
December 1.0945 1.0360 1.0685