2013 BTN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BTN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BTN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 149.9261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 115.5762.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.3499 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.4930 to the December average rate of 129.4559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 149.9261 was down 8.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 164.2047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BTN to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 142.2414, compared to 127.0668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.1746 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 13.3910 LAK (High: 128.9672 / Low: 115.5762). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6517 LAK (High: 146.0451 / Low: 143.3935).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.2708 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 147.2182) against the same month in 2012 (average: 162.0868), the exchange rate shifted by -14.8686 (-9.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 148.9761 | 143.8021 | 146.4930 |
| February | 149.9261 | 145.1554 | 147.2182 |
| March | 146.0451 | 143.3935 | 144.4304 |
| April | 144.5070 | 141.4480 | 142.9039 |
| May | 144.4349 | 136.1436 | 139.8369 |
| June | 136.2670 | 128.2104 | 132.5661 |
| July | 132.0149 | 128.3623 | 130.2876 |
| August | 128.9672 | 115.5762 | 124.7830 |
| September | 126.2011 | 116.4064 | 123.0716 |
| October | 128.8021 | 125.6074 | 127.8896 |
| November | 128.2673 | 124.8762 | 126.9131 |
| December | 131.1576 | 128.2131 | 129.4559 |