2013 SCR to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SCR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SCR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 5.6537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 4.1231.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5306 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1728 to the December average rate of 5.1324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.6537 was up 33.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.2378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
SCR to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.5409, compared to 5.1577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6168 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.6053 BTN (High: 5.6537 / Low: 5.0484). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0980 BTN (High: 5.1718 / Low: 5.0738).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1966 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 5.2235) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.8803), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3432 (+34.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2330 | 4.1231 | 4.1728 |
| February | 4.3967 | 4.1593 | 4.2642 |
| March | 4.6757 | 4.4290 | 4.5954 |
| April | 4.7156 | 4.5954 | 4.6430 |
| May | 4.7802 | 4.5884 | 4.6602 |
| June | 5.0683 | 4.7822 | 4.9096 |
| July | 5.0770 | 4.9015 | 4.9892 |
| August | 5.6537 | 5.0484 | 5.2235 |
| September | 5.6200 | 5.1604 | 5.3027 |
| October | 5.1858 | 5.0322 | 5.1061 |
| November | 5.3011 | 5.1307 | 5.1921 |
| December | 5.1718 | 5.0738 | 5.1324 |