YEARLY HIGH
11.9956 BTN
YEARLY LOW
9.4946 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7072 BTN

2013 ARS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 11.9956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.4946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5011 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9814 to the December average rate of 9.7755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.9956 was down 7.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.9317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,978 BTN
2012 Average 57,976 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 47,473 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,505.34 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.3800
9.6297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 10.7327, compared to 10.6818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.1099 BTN (High: 11.8707 / Low: 10.7608). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1560 BTN (High: 10.8194 / Low: 10.6634).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1099
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6399 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 11.2341) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.1683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0658 (+0.59%).

2013 Avg (August) 11.2341
2012 Avg (August) 11.1683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1931 10.6996 10.9814
February 10.8194 10.6634 10.7452
March 10.8740 10.5719 10.6961
April 10.6886 10.4203 10.5622
May 10.6802 10.3752 10.4898
June 11.2294 10.6862 10.9213
July 11.2189 10.7648 10.9926
August 11.9956 10.9641 11.2341
September 11.8707 10.7608 11.1370
October 10.7929 10.3946 10.5360
November 10.6574 10.1759 10.4155
December 10.1772 9.4946 9.7755