YEARLY HIGH
4.8699 MYR
YEARLY LOW
4.6397 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7277 MYR

2012 XDR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.8699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 4.6397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2302 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7778 to the December average rate of 4.6991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.8699 was down 2.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.0175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,349 MYR
2011 Average 24,136 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 23,199 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,150.84 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.8335
4.6629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 4.7397, compared to 4.7156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1842 MYR (High: 4.8699 / Low: 4.6857). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 MYR (High: 4.6913 / Low: 4.6629).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1842
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

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 0.0946 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.7778) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.7357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0421 (+0.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.7778
2011 Avg (January) 4.7357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8699 4.6857 4.7778
February 4.7175 4.6590 4.6832
March 4.7518 4.6397 4.6916
April 4.7386 4.6889 4.7212
May 4.7916 4.6861 4.7454
June 4.8516 4.7914 4.8193
July 4.8061 4.7152 4.7719
August 4.7525 4.6821 4.7120
September 4.7552 4.7055 4.7301
October 4.7280 4.6704 4.7034
November 4.6913 4.6629 4.6771
December 4.7198 4.6644 4.6991