YEARLY HIGH
4.3827 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.3263 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8384 HUF

2013 BTN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 4.3827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 3.3263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0564 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0670 to the December average rate of 3.5347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.3827 was down 8.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.7879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,913 HUF
2012 Average 21,391 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 16,632 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,281.90 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.3681
3.4314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to HUF 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 4.1024, compared to 3.5743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.4282 HUF (High: 3.7545 / Low: 3.3263). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0783 HUF (High: 3.5694 / Low: 3.4910).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4282
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0783

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 0.2498 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 4.2901) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.3913), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1012 (-2.31%).

2013 Avg (March) 4.2901
2012 Avg (March) 4.3913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1167 4.0230 4.0670
February 4.1760 4.0106 4.0713
March 4.3827 4.1261 4.2901
April 4.3596 4.1142 4.2188
May 4.2148 3.9905 4.1085
June 4.0427 3.7437 3.8587
July 3.8206 3.7216 3.7715
August 3.7545 3.3263 3.5865
September 3.5706 3.3932 3.5161
October 3.5631 3.4407 3.5095
November 3.5694 3.4910 3.5277
December 3.5949 3.4723 3.5347