YEARLY HIGH
20.5568 BTN
YEARLY LOW
17.1314 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5654 BTN

2013 MYR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MYR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 20.5568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 17.1314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4255 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8835 to the December average rate of 19.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 20.5568 was up 12.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 18.2370, 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 411,137 BTN
2012 Average 341,247 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 342,627 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,509.30 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

19.8416
17.1416
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 17.8853, compared to 19.2454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.2454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.6744 BTN (High: 20.3177 / Low: 18.6434). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3980 BTN (High: 19.6060 / Low: 19.2080).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.6744
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3980

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5466 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 19.6166) against the same month in 2012 (average: 16.8666), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7500 (+16.30%).

2013 Avg (September) 19.6166
2012 Avg (September) 16.8666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1865 17.1694 17.8835
February 17.5318 17.1314 17.3666
March 17.7206 17.3140 17.5061
April 17.9812 17.5658 17.8461
May 18.3651 17.6638 18.1827
June 18.9535 18.2321 18.5271
July 18.9604 18.3910 18.7238
August 20.3177 18.6434 19.1271
September 20.5568 19.1955 19.6166
October 19.6060 19.2080 19.3976
November 19.8219 19.3297 19.5769
December 19.3951 18.7754 19.0302