2013 AFN to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2075 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.9998 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0682 BTN

2013 AFN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 1.2075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.9998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2077 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0570 to the December average rate of 1.0854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2075 was up 2.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,037 BTN

2012 Average 5,374 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 4,999 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,038.63 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1489

1.0058

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.0376, compared to 1.0988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0376

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1222 BTN (High: 1.2075 / Low: 1.0853). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 BTN (High: 1.0472 / Low: 1.0294).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1222

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.1200) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0636), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0563 (+5.30%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.1200

2012 Avg (August) 1.0636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0753	1.0397	1.0570
February	1.0472	1.0294	1.0398
March	1.0489	1.0125	1.0253
April	1.0342	1.0056	1.0177
May	1.0443	0.9998	1.0228
June	1.0963	1.0353	1.0630
July	1.0912	1.0441	1.0673
August	1.2075	1.0853	1.1200
September	1.2032	1.0963	1.1370
October	1.1178	1.0731	1.0894
November	1.1169	1.0694	1.0937
December	1.1299	1.0469	1.0854