YEARLY HIGH
0.4582 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4161 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4330 MYR

2012 SBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.4582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.4161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0421 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4242 to the December average rate of 0.4305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4582 was up 9.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,291 MYR
2011 Average 2,009 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,080 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.47 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4566
0.4213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4317, compared to 0.4344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0218 MYR (High: 0.4539 / Low: 0.4321). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 MYR (High: 0.4432 / Low: 0.4380).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.4536) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0518 (+12.90%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.4536
2011 Avg (June) 0.4018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4327 0.4161 0.4242
February 0.4322 0.4247 0.4289
March 0.4330 0.4196 0.4263
April 0.4311 0.4255 0.4291
May 0.4326 0.4238 0.4278
June 0.4582 0.4444 0.4536
July 0.4539 0.4321 0.4415
August 0.4432 0.4380 0.4410
September 0.4422 0.4263 0.4342
October 0.4332 0.4233 0.4286
November 0.4337 0.4238 0.4305
December 0.4322 0.4252 0.4305