2021 MYR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.2545 BTN

YEARLY LOW

17.4523 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.8273 BTN

2021 MYR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 18.2545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 17.4523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8023 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1021 to the December average rate of 17.8791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 18.2545 was down 0.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 18.3014, 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 365,090 BTN

2020 Average 352,673 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 349,045 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,045.16 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

18.1547

17.5233

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 17.8845, compared to 17.7702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8845

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.6703 BTN (High: 18.1226 / Low: 17.4523). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1768 BTN (High: 17.6814 / Low: 17.5046).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6703

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2783 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 18.1021) against the same month in 2020 (average: 17.4668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6353 (+3.64%).

2021 Avg (January) 18.1021

2020 Avg (January) 17.4668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.2545	17.9813	18.1021
February	18.0373	17.8361	17.9559
March	18.1226	17.4523	17.6838
April	18.2451	17.6806	18.0236
May	18.1783	17.5283	17.7453
June	17.9229	17.6352	17.7962
July	17.9283	17.5376	17.7236
August	17.6814	17.5046	17.5759
September	17.7518	17.5630	17.6518
October	18.1210	17.7064	17.9832
November	18.0420	17.5556	17.8077
December	18.0463	17.7224	17.8791