2012 QAR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8788 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.8245 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8480 MYR

2012 QAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.8788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.8245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0543 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8550 to the December average rate of 0.8390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8788 was down 0.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8815, 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 4,394 MYR

2011 Average 4,201 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 4,123 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 271.72 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8779

0.8263

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 0.8479, compared to 0.8481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8479

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0399 MYR (High: 0.8715 / Low: 0.8316). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 MYR (High: 0.8418 / Low: 0.8352).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.8736) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8319), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0417 (+5.01%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.8736

2011 Avg (June) 0.8319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8712	0.8350	0.8550
February	0.8403	0.8248	0.8306
March	0.8484	0.8245	0.8362
April	0.8437	0.8309	0.8404
May	0.8715	0.8316	0.8515
June	0.8788	0.8663	0.8736
July	0.8763	0.8586	0.8696
August	0.8600	0.8499	0.8558
September	0.8581	0.8342	0.8453
October	0.8440	0.8337	0.8386
November	0.8433	0.8349	0.8400
December	0.8418	0.8352	0.8390