YEARLY HIGH
18.2370 BTN
YEARLY LOW
16.1268 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0610 BTN

2012 MYR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 18.2370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 16.1268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1101 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4481 to the December average rate of 17.8942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.2370 was up 8.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.8417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 364,740 BTN
2011 Average 304,899 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 322,537 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,202.52 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.0886
16.1266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BTN 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 16.8847, compared to 17.2373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 1.4581 BTN (High: 17.6955 / Low: 16.2374). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1358 BTN (High: 16.5793 / Low: 16.4435).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4581
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1358

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7187 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 17.9251) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.0880), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8372 (+11.42%).

2012 Avg (November) 17.9251
2011 Avg (November) 16.0880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9299 16.1710 16.4481
February 16.6320 16.1268 16.2901
March 16.7274 16.3422 16.5378
April 17.4204 16.5797 16.8953
May 17.8167 17.3356 17.5378
June 17.9139 17.3467 17.5991
July 17.4900 16.2283 16.8804
August 16.5793 16.4435 16.5060
September 17.6933 16.3428 16.8666
October 17.6955 16.2374 17.3513
November 18.2370 17.5898 17.9251
December 18.0002 17.7731 17.8942