YEARLY HIGH
0.1787 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.1526 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1649 SZL

2013 BTN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.1787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.1526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1615 to the December average rate of 0.1675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1787 was up 2.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1736, 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 894 SZL
2012 Average 780 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 763 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.70 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1737
0.1550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to SZL 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 0.1675, compared to 0.1624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0140 SZL (High: 0.1686 / Low: 0.1545). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 SZL (High: 0.1630 / Low: 0.1589).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.1722) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0223 (+14.85%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1722
2012 Avg (June) 0.1499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1686 0.1545 0.1615
February 0.1683 0.1625 0.1653
March 0.1721 0.1647 0.1688
April 0.1708 0.1632 0.1674
May 0.1780 0.1660 0.1697
June 0.1787 0.1661 0.1722
July 0.1680 0.1625 0.1660
August 0.1639 0.1532 0.1606
September 0.1620 0.1526 0.1566
October 0.1630 0.1589 0.1609
November 0.1654 0.1603 0.1629
December 0.1698 0.1634 0.1675