YEARLY HIGH
0.0157 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0123 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0135 BTN

2013 SLL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SLL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0125 to the December average rate of 0.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0157 was up 19.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78 BTN
2012 Average 61 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 61 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.90 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0150
0.0122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0127, compared to 0.0143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0017 BTN (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0140). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BTN (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0125).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0145) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+22.76%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0145
2012 Avg (August) 0.0118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0123 0.0125
February 0.0126 0.0123 0.0125
March 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
April 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
May 0.0131 0.0125 0.0127
June 0.0139 0.0131 0.0135
July 0.0140 0.0137 0.0138
August 0.0157 0.0140 0.0145
September 0.0156 0.0144 0.0148
October 0.0145 0.0141 0.0142
November 0.0147 0.0142 0.0145
December 0.0144 0.0141 0.0143