YEARLY HIGH
3.5904 BTN
YEARLY LOW
2.8796 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1262 BTN

2013 ETB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 3.5904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 2.8796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7108 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9689 to the December average rate of 3.2406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.5904 was up 11.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.2215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,952 BTN
2012 Average 14,825 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 14,398 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,554.07 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.4262
2.8791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BTN 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 2.9728, compared to 3.2795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.3780 BTN (High: 3.5904 / Low: 3.2124). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0605 BTN (High: 2.9820 / Low: 2.9215).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3780
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1308 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 3.3304) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.8643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4661 (+16.27%).

2013 Avg (August) 3.3304
2012 Avg (August) 2.8643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0299 2.9076 2.9689
February 2.9574 2.8796 2.9247
March 2.9820 2.9215 2.9491
April 2.9700 2.9054 2.9347
May 3.0229 2.8857 2.9468
June 3.2182 3.0262 3.1126
July 3.2336 3.1403 3.1856
August 3.5904 3.2124 3.3304
September 3.5758 3.2845 3.3806
October 3.3209 3.2214 3.2497
November 3.3480 3.2494 3.2904
December 3.2733 3.1999 3.2406