YEARLY HIGH
0.6733 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.6461 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6581 XDR

2013 BTC to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTC to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.6733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.6461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0272 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6512 to the December average rate of 0.6501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6733 was up 0.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,366 XDR
2012 Average 3,265 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,230 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.94 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6692
0.6478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTC to XDR 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 0.6607, compared to 0.6555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0134 XDR (High: 0.6733 / Low: 0.6599). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 XDR (High: 0.6557 / Low: 0.6514).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.6651) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6636), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.22%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.6651
2012 Avg (July) 0.6636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6543 0.6483 0.6512
February 0.6616 0.6488 0.6550
March 0.6682 0.6623 0.6651
April 0.6670 0.6606 0.6645
May 0.6720 0.6603 0.6674
June 0.6671 0.6544 0.6608
July 0.6733 0.6599 0.6651
August 0.6626 0.6557 0.6584
September 0.6619 0.6517 0.6566
October 0.6530 0.6461 0.6496
November 0.6557 0.6514 0.6533
December 0.6527 0.6482 0.6501