YEARLY HIGH
21.1596 BTN
YEARLY LOW
16.6320 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5409 BTN

2013 PLN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 21.1596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 16.6320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5276 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4739 to the December average rate of 20.3306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 21.1596 was up 18.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.8660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 423,192 BTN
2012 Average 323,952 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 332,639 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,552.01 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

20.6658
16.6430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 17.2973, compared to 19.7844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 2.3415 BTN (High: 21.1596 / Low: 18.8181). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3400 BTN (High: 17.2084 / Low: 16.8684).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.3415
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3400

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2613 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 19.7362) against the same month in 2012 (average: 15.5943), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1420 (+26.56%).

2013 Avg (August) 19.7362
2012 Avg (August) 15.5943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7953 17.1253 17.4739
February 17.4137 16.9984 17.2395
March 17.3300 16.6425 16.9783
April 17.4227 16.6320 17.1271
May 17.2084 16.8684 17.0661
June 18.3807 17.1685 17.8986
July 18.9714 17.8541 18.3073
August 21.1596 18.8181 19.7362
September 20.8366 19.8584 20.1224
October 20.3178 19.7513 20.0574
November 20.3778 19.8661 20.1527
December 20.5942 20.0727 20.3306