2013 BTN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5863 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.4897 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5456 RUB

2013 BTN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.5863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.4897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0966 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5566 to the December average rate of 0.5309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5863 was down 7.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6345, 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 2,932 RUB

2012 Average 2,951 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,449 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 482.94 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5830

0.5039

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to RUB 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 0.5644, compared to 0.5267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5644

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0570 RUB (High: 0.5467 / Low: 0.4897). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 RUB (High: 0.5360 / Low: 0.5264).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0570

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.5764) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5702), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+1.09%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.5764

2012 Avg (April) 0.5702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5641	0.5496	0.5566
February	0.5665	0.5544	0.5611
March	0.5719	0.5587	0.5663
April	0.5863	0.5665	0.5764
May	0.5798	0.5625	0.5706
June	0.5659	0.5444	0.5555
July	0.5559	0.5412	0.5483
August	0.5467	0.4897	0.5270
September	0.5183	0.4957	0.5105
October	0.5285	0.5157	0.5208
November	0.5323	0.5158	0.5227
December	0.5360	0.5264	0.5309