2017 MYR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.8959 BTN

YEARLY LOW

13.6251 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.1408 BTN

2017 MYR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 15.8959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 13.6251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2708 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2701 to the December average rate of 15.7563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.8959 was down 7.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.2285, 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 317,918 BTN

2016 Average 324,687 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 272,502 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,415.88 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.8662

14.5474

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 14.9779, compared to 15.3037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9779

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.3640 BTN (High: 14.9891 / Low: 13.6251). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0961 BTN (High: 15.0780 / Low: 14.9819).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3640

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0961

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2394 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 15.7563) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.2212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5351 (+3.52%).

2017 Avg (December) 15.7563

2016 Avg (December) 15.2212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.3756	15.1545	15.2701
February	15.3346	15.0237	15.0960
March	15.0156	14.6586	14.8566
April	14.7914	14.5427	14.6573
May	15.1322	14.7921	14.9229
June	15.1161	15.0021	15.0643
July	15.0780	14.9819	15.0280
August	14.9891	13.6251	14.8066
September	15.5318	14.9805	15.2823
October	15.4990	15.3068	15.3937
November	15.7912	15.2792	15.5550
December	15.8959	15.6503	15.7563