YEARLY HIGH
0.2425 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1769 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2075 SCR

2013 BTN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.2425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.1769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2397 to the December average rate of 0.1948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2425 was down 17.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2930, 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 1,213 SCR
2012 Average 1,305 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 884 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.31 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2448
0.1836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to SCR 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 0.2209, compared to 0.1940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0212 SCR (High: 0.1981 / Low: 0.1769). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SCR (High: 0.1971 / Low: 0.1934).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2397) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2714), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0317 (-11.69%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2397
2012 Avg (January) 0.2714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2425 0.2362 0.2397
February 0.2404 0.2274 0.2346
March 0.2258 0.2139 0.2177
April 0.2176 0.2121 0.2154
May 0.2179 0.2092 0.2146
June 0.2091 0.1973 0.2038
July 0.2040 0.1970 0.2005
August 0.1981 0.1769 0.1917
September 0.1938 0.1779 0.1887
October 0.1987 0.1928 0.1959
November 0.1949 0.1886 0.1926
December 0.1971 0.1934 0.1948