YEARLY HIGH
0.0605 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0570 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0589 MYR

2019 BTN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 0.0605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0583 to the December average rate of 0.0583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0605 was down 5.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0637, 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 302 MYR
2018 Average 295 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 285 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.46 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0602
0.0571
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 0.0589, compared to 0.0589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0020 MYR (High: 0.0594 / Low: 0.0574). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MYR (High: 0.0592 / Low: 0.0586).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.0600) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+1.75%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0600
2018 Avg (July) 0.0590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0594 0.0574 0.0583
February 0.0577 0.0570 0.0573
March 0.0595 0.0575 0.0587
April 0.0598 0.0588 0.0592
May 0.0603 0.0590 0.0598
June 0.0604 0.0595 0.0598
July 0.0605 0.0596 0.0600
August 0.0601 0.0584 0.0591
September 0.0594 0.0579 0.0587
October 0.0592 0.0586 0.0590
November 0.0589 0.0576 0.0582
December 0.0588 0.0573 0.0583