2019 MYR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.5467 BTN

YEARLY LOW

16.5333 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.9912 BTN

2019 MYR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 17.5467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 16.5333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0133 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1590 to the December average rate of 17.1639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 17.5467 was down 1.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.8956, 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 350,933 BTN

2018 Average 338,708 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 330,667 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,266.48 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.5138

16.5955

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 16.9931, compared to 16.9892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9931

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.5768 BTN (High: 17.4223 / Low: 16.8455). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1875 BTN (High: 17.0747 / Low: 16.8872).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5768

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 17.4373) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.4527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9846 (+5.98%).

2019 Avg (February) 17.4373

2018 Avg (February) 16.4527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.4223	16.8455	17.1590
February	17.5467	17.3218	17.4373
March	17.3865	16.8186	17.0348
April	17.0051	16.7232	16.8789
May	16.9370	16.5751	16.7348
June	16.8168	16.5501	16.7137
July	16.7688	16.5333	16.6720
August	17.1205	16.6364	16.9299
September	17.2621	16.8304	17.0259
October	17.0747	16.8872	16.9614
November	17.3515	16.9894	17.1823
December	17.4476	17.0172	17.1639