YEARLY HIGH
0.2408 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2100 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2252 MYR

2012 SCR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.2408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.2100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2243 to the December average rate of 0.2333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2408 was down 7.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,204 MYR
2011 Average 1,228 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,050 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.93 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2386
0.2138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2190, compared to 0.2315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0240 MYR (High: 0.2380 / Low: 0.2141). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 MYR (High: 0.2343 / Low: 0.2316).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.2366) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0135 (-5.40%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.2366
2011 Avg (September) 0.2501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2380 0.2141 0.2243
February 0.2192 0.2115 0.2159
March 0.2219 0.2128 0.2160
April 0.2226 0.2131 0.2182
May 0.2242 0.2125 0.2193
June 0.2265 0.2166 0.2202
July 0.2260 0.2100 0.2179
August 0.2401 0.2211 0.2351
September 0.2408 0.2334 0.2366
October 0.2360 0.2301 0.2330
November 0.2347 0.2312 0.2329
December 0.2343 0.2316 0.2333