YEARLY HIGH
0.6933 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5327 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5995 BTN

2013 JPY to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JPY to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.6933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.5327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1606 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6095 to the December average rate of 0.5975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6933 was down 3.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 346,641 BTN
2012 Average 330,080 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 266,353 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,287.64 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6536
0.5338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.5763, compared to 0.6227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0827 BTN (High: 0.6933 / Low: 0.6106). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 BTN (High: 0.6393 / Low: 0.6206).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0827
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0315 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.6405) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0130 (-1.99%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.6405
2012 Avg (August) 0.6535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6331 0.5824 0.6095
February 0.5872 0.5680 0.5780
March 0.5880 0.5647 0.5741
April 0.5839 0.5417 0.5557
May 0.5603 0.5327 0.5438
June 0.6169 0.5616 0.5969
July 0.6192 0.5919 0.5995
August 0.6933 0.6106 0.6405
September 0.6785 0.6271 0.6436
October 0.6393 0.6206 0.6293
November 0.6396 0.6098 0.6256
December 0.6095 0.5875 0.5975