2017 BTN to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0734 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.0629 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0661 MYR

2017 BTN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0655 to the December average rate of 0.0635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0734 was up 10.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0662, 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 367 MYR

2016 Average 308 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 315 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.42 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0687

0.0630

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 0.0668, compared to 0.0654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0668

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0067 MYR (High: 0.0734 / Low: 0.0667). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0667 / Low: 0.0663).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0676) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+12.36%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0676

2016 Avg (August) 0.0602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0660	0.0650	0.0655
February	0.0666	0.0652	0.0662
March	0.0682	0.0666	0.0673
April	0.0688	0.0676	0.0682
May	0.0676	0.0661	0.0670
June	0.0667	0.0662	0.0664
July	0.0667	0.0663	0.0665
August	0.0734	0.0667	0.0676
September	0.0668	0.0644	0.0654
October	0.0653	0.0645	0.0650
November	0.0654	0.0633	0.0643
December	0.0639	0.0629	0.0635