YEARLY HIGH
9.4265 XAF
YEARLY LOW
7.2625 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4845 XAF

2013 BTN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 9.4265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 7.2625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1639 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0875 to the December average rate of 7.7380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.4265 was down 10.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.5333, 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 47,132 XAF
2012 Average 48,506 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 36,313 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,819.65 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.4565
7.5448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to XAF 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: JanтАУJun) was 9.0884, compared to 7.8807 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 1.2076 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 9.0884
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 7.8807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.9433 XAF (High: 8.2058 / Low: 7.2625). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1379 XAF (High: 7.8195 / Low: 7.6815).

August Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.9433
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.1379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6525 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 9.2972) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.8651), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5679 (-5.76%).

2013 Avg (March) 9.2972
2012 Avg (March) 9.8651

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Month High Low Average
January 9.1921 8.9706 9.0875
February 9.2719 9.0338 9.1246
March 9.4265 9.1670 9.2972
April 9.4231 9.1718 9.2609
May 9.3117 8.9540 9.2062
June 8.9323 8.3236 8.5537
July 8.4763 8.1451 8.3885
August 8.2058 7.2625 7.8696
September 7.8266 7.3813 7.7041
October 7.9261 7.7216 7.8153
November 7.8839 7.6746 7.7688
December 7.8195 7.6815 7.7380