YEARLY HIGH
0.4180 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.3368 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3674 BTN

2013 NGN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NGN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.4180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.3368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3464 to the December average rate of 0.3890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4180 was up 18.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 417,976 BTN
2012 Average 331,859 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 336,829 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,146.91 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3995
0.3365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 0.3477, compared to 0.3871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0403 BTN (High: 0.4180 / Low: 0.3776). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 BTN (High: 0.3877 / Low: 0.3809).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.3894) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3240), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0654 (+20.18%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.3894
2012 Avg (August) 0.3240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3523 0.3391 0.3464
February 0.3458 0.3368 0.3417
March 0.3485 0.3407 0.3436
April 0.3489 0.3399 0.3438
May 0.3563 0.3397 0.3474
June 0.3742 0.3555 0.3632
July 0.3777 0.3672 0.3709
August 0.4180 0.3776 0.3894
September 0.4141 0.3858 0.3940
October 0.3877 0.3809 0.3849
November 0.4004 0.3888 0.3943
December 0.3940 0.3843 0.3890