2013 BTN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8772 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.4424 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6731 JPY

2013 BTN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 1.8772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 1.4424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4348 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6416 to the December average rate of 1.6737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8772 was up 11.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6765, 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 9,386 JPY

2012 Average 7,588 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,212 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,173.96 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8676

1.5261

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BTN to JPY 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 1.7383, compared to 1.6078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1954 JPY (High: 1.6378 / Low: 1.4424). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0469 JPY (High: 1.6113 / Low: 1.5643).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1954

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1623 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.8391) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3726 (+25.41%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.8391

2012 Avg (May) 1.4665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7169	1.5795	1.6416
February	1.7605	1.7030	1.7302
March	1.7709	1.7007	1.7421
April	1.8460	1.7127	1.8001
May	1.8772	1.7846	1.8391
June	1.7807	1.6211	1.6769
July	1.6895	1.6150	1.6681
August	1.6378	1.4424	1.5628
September	1.5946	1.4739	1.5545
October	1.6113	1.5643	1.5891
November	1.6399	1.5635	1.5986
December	1.7020	1.6406	1.6737