2013 SAR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8888 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.7909 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8399 MYR

2013 SAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.8888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.7909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0978 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8099 to the December average rate of 0.8674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8888 was up 4.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,444 MYR

2012 Average 4,117 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 3,955 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 489.24 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8804

0.7984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.8201, compared to 0.8597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8201

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0426 MYR (High: 0.8860 / Low: 0.8434). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 MYR (High: 0.8290 / Low: 0.8240).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0426

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.8736) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0426 (+5.12%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.8736

2012 Avg (August) 0.8310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8270	0.8027	0.8099
February	0.8290	0.8240	0.8262
March	0.8339	0.8251	0.8288
April	0.8256	0.8080	0.8127
May	0.8236	0.7909	0.8052
June	0.8586	0.8222	0.8377
July	0.8647	0.8441	0.8510
August	0.8888	0.8622	0.8736
September	0.8860	0.8434	0.8673
October	0.8627	0.8364	0.8464
November	0.8607	0.8451	0.8526
December	0.8790	0.8553	0.8674