YEARLY HIGH
0.0662 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0580 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0617 MYR

2016 BTN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0644 to the December average rate of 0.0657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0662 was down 1.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 331 MYR
2015 Average 304 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 290 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.72 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0664
0.0580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0610, compared to 0.0623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0051 MYR (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0611). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MYR (High: 0.0660 / Low: 0.0651).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0644) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0575), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+12.02%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0644
2015 Avg (January) 0.0575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0662 0.0611 0.0644
February 0.0619 0.0607 0.0612
March 0.0616 0.0588 0.0607
April 0.0591 0.0580 0.0587
May 0.0612 0.0590 0.0604
June 0.0616 0.0592 0.0606
July 0.0607 0.0589 0.0598
August 0.0608 0.0597 0.0602
September 0.0620 0.0610 0.0615
October 0.0632 0.0618 0.0626
November 0.0652 0.0627 0.0643
December 0.0660 0.0651 0.0657