YEARLY HIGH
5.0829 MYR
YEARLY LOW
4.4649 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7873 MYR

2013 XDR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5.0829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 4.4649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6180 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6637 to the December average rate of 5.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.0829 was up 4.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.8699, 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 25,414 MYR
2012 Average 23,639 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 22,325 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,089.87 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.0521
4.4768
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 4.6556, compared to 4.9189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.2193 MYR (High: 4.8623 / Low: 4.6430). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0846 MYR (High: 4.7236 / Low: 4.6390).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2193
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0867 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5.0042) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.6991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3050 (+6.49%).

2013 Avg (December) 5.0042
2012 Avg (December) 4.6991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7838 4.6219 4.6637
February 4.7879 4.6750 4.7302
March 4.7236 4.6390 4.6737
April 4.6463 4.5593 4.5870
May 4.6304 4.4649 4.5247
June 4.8623 4.6430 4.7545
July 4.9128 4.7391 4.7991
August 5.0686 4.8948 4.9761
September 5.0209 4.8481 4.9536
October 4.9695 4.8492 4.8861
November 4.9555 4.8518 4.8943
December 5.0829 4.9219 5.0042