2013 SZL to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.5530 BTN

YEARLY LOW

5.5947 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.0682 BTN

2013 SZL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 6.5530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 5.5947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9583 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1963 to the December average rate of 5.9693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.5530 was down 5.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.9149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,765 BTN

2012 Average 32,104 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 27,973 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,791.54 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.4467

5.7522

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 5.9753, compared to 6.1611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9753

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.5387 BTN (High: 6.4707 / Low: 5.9320). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1589 BTN (High: 6.2952 / Low: 6.1363).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5387

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1589

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1727 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 6.3889) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.2639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1249 (+1.99%).

2013 Avg (September) 6.3889

2012 Avg (September) 6.2639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.4707	5.9320	6.1963
February	6.1554	5.9427	6.0516
March	6.0729	5.8105	5.9249
April	6.1267	5.8550	5.9756
May	6.0247	5.6183	5.8936
June	6.0210	5.5947	5.8101
July	6.1536	5.9509	6.0248
August	6.5289	6.1000	6.2287
September	6.5530	6.1713	6.3889
October	6.2952	6.1363	6.2162
November	6.2396	6.0444	6.1390
December	6.1200	5.8907	5.9693