YEARLY HIGH
0.8815 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.8068 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8401 MYR

2011 QAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.8815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.8068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0747 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8410 to the December average rate of 0.8675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.8815 was down 6.95% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.9473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,407 MYR
2010 Average 4,422 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 4,034 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.48 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.8722
0.8156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.8330, compared to 0.8472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0632 MYR (High: 0.8777 / Low: 0.8145). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 MYR (High: 0.8460 / Low: 0.8382).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0632
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.8614) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.8518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+1.13%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.8614
2010 Avg (October) 0.8518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8460 0.8382 0.8410
February 0.8412 0.8318 0.8361
March 0.8426 0.8302 0.8336
April 0.8319 0.8138 0.8273
May 0.8412 0.8142 0.8282
June 0.8392 0.8256 0.8319
July 0.8332 0.8092 0.8220
August 0.8317 0.8068 0.8203
September 0.8777 0.8145 0.8456
October 0.8815 0.8419 0.8614
November 0.8779 0.8565 0.8665
December 0.8753 0.8584 0.8675