YEARLY HIGH
2.9689 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.3925 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7314 NGN

2013 BTN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 2.9689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 2.3925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5764 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8870 to the December average rate of 2.5710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.9689 was down 9.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.2915, 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 14,844 NGN
2012 Average 15,091 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 11,962 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,881.92 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.9654
2.4976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to NGN 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 2.8776, compared to 2.5852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.2556 NGN (High: 2.6481 / Low: 2.3925). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0460 NGN (High: 2.6252 / Low: 2.5792).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2556
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1259 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.9264) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.2187), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2923 (-9.08%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.9264
2012 Avg (February) 3.2187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9492 2.8382 2.8870
February 2.9689 2.8919 2.9264
March 2.9353 2.8696 2.9105
April 2.9418 2.8659 2.9088
May 2.9438 2.8065 2.8789
June 2.8126 2.6725 2.7537
July 2.7230 2.6476 2.6961
August 2.6481 2.3925 2.5703
September 2.5922 2.4149 2.5391
October 2.6252 2.5792 2.5979
November 2.5723 2.4975 2.5366
December 2.6021 2.5378 2.5710