YEARLY HIGH
5.0910 BTN
YEARLY LOW
4.1889 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5844 BTN

2013 MXN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MXN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 5.0910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 4.1889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9022 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2768 to the December average rate of 4.7639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.0910 was up 18.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.3075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 254,552 BTN
2012 Average 200,280 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 209,443 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,108.16 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.9489
4.1688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 4.3817, compared to 4.7871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.3713 BTN (High: 5.0910 / Low: 4.7198). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1013 BTN (High: 4.2902 / Low: 4.1889).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3713
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1446 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 4.8572) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.9046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9526 (+24.40%).

2013 Avg (August) 4.8572
2012 Avg (August) 3.9046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3351 4.1917 4.2768
February 4.2902 4.1889 4.2338
March 4.4104 4.2853 4.3528
April 4.5207 4.4003 4.4587
May 4.5291 4.4134 4.4695
June 4.6136 4.4061 4.4986
July 4.7729 4.5816 4.6846
August 5.0910 4.7198 4.8572
September 5.0473 4.7539 4.8839
October 4.7940 4.6910 4.7393
November 4.8823 4.7033 4.7938
December 4.8218 4.7105 4.7639