YEARLY HIGH
17.9932 BTN
YEARLY LOW
14.8133 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4961 BTN

2015 MYR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MYR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 17.9932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 14.8133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1800 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3966 to the December average rate of 15.5505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 17.9932 was down 6.70% compared to the 2014 peak of 19.2858, 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 359,865 BTN
2014 Average 373,005 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 296,266 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,599.17 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

17.9296
15.0547
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 17.2667, compared to 15.7255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 1.0822 BTN (High: 17.8729 / Low: 16.7907). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2915 BTN (High: 17.0968 / Low: 16.8053).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0822
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2915

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6888 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 17.3966) against the same month in 2014 (average: 18.7962), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3996 (-7.45%).

2015 Avg (January) 17.3966
2014 Avg (January) 18.7962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.9932 16.9605 17.3966
February 17.4565 17.0408 17.2370
March 17.0968 16.8053 16.9637
April 17.8729 16.7907 17.2653
May 17.8605 17.4314 17.6900
June 17.3261 16.8340 17.0478
July 16.9097 16.5944 16.7324
August 16.7477 15.6713 16.0689
September 15.8093 14.8279 15.3802
October 15.7086 14.8133 15.2942
November 15.7604 14.9722 15.3268
December 15.8956 15.4022 15.5505