YEARLY HIGH
24.1213 BTN
YEARLY LOW
22.0198 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.2828 BTN

2026 MYR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MYR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 24.1213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 22.0198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1015 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.5182 to the December average rate of 23.1079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 24.1213 was up 8.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.2427, 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 482,426 BTN
2025 Average 407,187 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 440,395 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,030.43 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

24.1467
22.3702
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 23.3120, compared to 23.1079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.3120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.1079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.4563 BTN (High: 23.4760 / Low: 22.0198). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 BTN (High: 23.1170 / Low: 23.0988).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4563
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 23.9987) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.9630), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0357 (+20.22%).

2026 Avg (May) 23.9987
2025 Avg (May) 19.9630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.4760 22.0198 22.5182
February 23.4815 22.8830 23.1743
March 23.7395 23.1510 23.4520
April 23.9402 23.0426 23.4476
May 24.1213 23.8997 23.9987
June 23.9685 22.7631 23.2810
July 23.1170 23.0988 23.1079