YEARLY HIGH
149.9261 LAK
YEARLY LOW
115.5762 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.6541 LAK

2013 BTN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 149.9261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 115.5762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.3499 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.4930 to the December average rate of 129.4559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 149.9261 was down 8.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 164.2047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 749,630 LAK
2012 Average 759,966 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 577,881 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,749.29 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

149.6329
120.6570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to LAK 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 142.2414, compared to 127.0668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.1746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.2414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.0668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 13.3910 LAK (High: 128.9672 / Low: 115.5762). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6517 LAK (High: 146.0451 / Low: 143.3935).

August Spread (Volatile) ±13.3910
March Spread (Stable) ±2.6517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.2708 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 147.2182) against the same month in 2012 (average: 162.0868), the exchange rate shifted by -14.8686 (-9.17%).

2013 Avg (February) 147.2182
2012 Avg (February) 162.0868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.9761 143.8021 146.4930
February 149.9261 145.1554 147.2182
March 146.0451 143.3935 144.4304
April 144.5070 141.4480 142.9039
May 144.4349 136.1436 139.8369
June 136.2670 128.2104 132.5661
July 132.0149 128.3623 130.2876
August 128.9672 115.5762 124.7830
September 126.2011 116.4064 123.0716
October 128.8021 125.6074 127.8896
November 128.2673 124.8762 126.9131
December 131.1576 128.2131 129.4559