2012 WST to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3920 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.2802 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3359 MYR

2012 WST to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.3920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.2802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1118 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3072 to the December average rate of 1.3356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3920 was up 0.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,960 MYR

2011 Average 6,587 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 6,401 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 559.16 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3586

1.3025

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.3312, compared to 1.3405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3312

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0808 MYR (High: 1.3705 / Low: 1.2897). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0281 MYR (High: 1.3626 / Low: 1.3345).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0808

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0281

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0258 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.3483) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0210 (+1.58%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.3483

2011 Avg (July) 1.3273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3428	1.2802	1.3072
February	1.3497	1.3048	1.3270
March	1.3688	1.3303	1.3540
April	1.3626	1.3345	1.3455
May	1.3705	1.2897	1.3197
June	1.3779	1.3183	1.3338
July	1.3920	1.3267	1.3483
August	1.3770	1.3367	1.3480
September	1.3652	1.3233	1.3470
October	1.3551	1.3191	1.3336
November	1.3394	1.3053	1.3308
December	1.3432	1.3130	1.3356