2013 BTN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1785 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1526 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1649 ZAR

2013 BTN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.1785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.1526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1616 to the December average rate of 0.1674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1785 was up 0.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1770, 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 893 ZAR

2012 Average 780 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 763 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.44 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1738

0.1549

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to ZAR 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 0.0145 ZAR (High: 0.1688 / Low: 0.1544). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 ZAR (High: 0.1673 / Low: 0.1631).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

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: 0.1500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0222 (+14.80%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1722

2012 Avg (June) 0.1500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1688	0.1544	0.1616
February	0.1673	0.1631	0.1650
March	0.1714	0.1650	0.1688
April	0.1708	0.1633	0.1674
May	0.1778	0.1653	0.1698
June	0.1785	0.1658	0.1722
July	0.1690	0.1626	0.1661
August	0.1643	0.1527	0.1607
September	0.1615	0.1526	0.1565
October	0.1631	0.1587	0.1608
November	0.1654	0.1603	0.1629
December	0.1702	0.1630	0.1674