YEARLY HIGH
24.0911 BTN
YEARLY LOW
20.3310 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.6420 BTN

2013 PEN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 24.0911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 20.3310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7601 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2980 to the December average rate of 22.2171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 24.0911 was up 11.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 21.5469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 120,456 BTN
2012 Average 99,895 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 101,655 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,800.38 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

23.1774
20.5620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 21.0025, compared to 22.2815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.0025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 2.4742 BTN (High: 24.0911 / Low: 21.6169). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4708 BTN (High: 21.2173 / Low: 20.7465).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.4742
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4708

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7285 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 22.3772) against the same month in 2012 (average: 19.6546), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7225 (+13.85%).

2013 Avg (August) 22.3772
2012 Avg (August) 19.6546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.6984 20.7240 21.2980
February 21.1206 20.5374 20.8522
March 21.2173 20.7465 20.9719
April 21.2702 20.4590 20.9499
May 21.0578 20.3310 20.7800
June 21.6679 20.6920 21.1631
July 21.7592 21.1700 21.5157
August 24.0911 21.6169 22.3772
September 24.0257 22.4954 22.9595
October 22.5167 22.0179 22.2310
November 22.7227 22.1502 22.3888
December 22.4353 21.8580 22.2171