YEARLY HIGH
8.7325 BTN
YEARLY LOW
6.8531 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5459 BTN

2013 HKD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 8.7325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 6.8531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8793 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0053 to the December average rate of 7.9832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.7325 was up 18.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.3668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 218,311 BTN
2012 Average 169,797 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 171,328 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,982.85 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

8.3581
6.8088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 7.0896, compared to 8.0022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.9364 BTN (High: 8.7325 / Low: 7.7960). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1089 BTN (High: 7.0654 / Low: 6.9565).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9364
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1089

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 0.2888 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 8.0817) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.6313), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4504 (+21.87%).

2013 Avg (August) 8.0817
2012 Avg (August) 6.6313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1155 6.8654 7.0053
February 7.0113 6.8531 6.9379
March 7.0769 6.9676 7.0132
April 7.0654 6.9565 7.0064
May 7.2665 6.9338 7.0741
June 7.7693 7.2761 7.5009
July 7.8196 7.6050 7.7043
August 8.7325 7.7960 8.0817
September 8.7032 8.0192 8.2290
October 8.0625 7.8780 7.9402
November 8.2020 7.9631 8.0747
December 8.0559 7.8752 7.9832