YEARLY HIGH
1.5997 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.5007 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5437 MYR

2012 BBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1.5997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 1.5007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0990 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5564 to the December average rate of 1.5273, 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 1.5997 was down 0.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,998 MYR
2011 Average 7,645 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 7,503 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 495.22 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5981
1.5041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.5434, compared to 1.5439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0726 MYR (High: 1.5864 / Low: 1.5138). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 MYR (High: 1.5325 / Low: 1.5205).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0726
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 0.0445 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.5903) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0762 (+5.03%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.5903
2011 Avg (June) 1.5141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5858 1.5200 1.5564
February 1.5297 1.5016 1.5119
March 1.5445 1.5007 1.5222
April 1.5359 1.5125 1.5298
May 1.5864 1.5138 1.5501
June 1.5997 1.5771 1.5903
July 1.5952 1.5632 1.5834
August 1.5657 1.5473 1.5580
September 1.5623 1.5187 1.5389
October 1.5366 1.5176 1.5267
November 1.5353 1.5200 1.5291
December 1.5325 1.5205 1.5273