YEARLY HIGH
12.8410 BTN
YEARLY LOW
8.5505 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2278 BTN

2013 VEF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 12.8410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 8.5505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2904 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6462 to the December average rate of 9.8373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.8410 was down 3.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.3127, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,205 BTN
2012 Average 61,352 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 42,753 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,452.15 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.0463
8.2445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 10.5936, compared to 9.8619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 4.1594 BTN (High: 12.7809 / Low: 8.6215). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1340 BTN (High: 8.7152 / Low: 8.5812).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1594
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1340

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.1201 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 12.6462) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.9241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7220 (+6.06%).

2013 Avg (January) 12.6462
2012 Avg (January) 11.9241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8410 12.3993 12.6462
February 12.6600 12.3750 12.5290
March 12.7809 8.6215 11.7647
April 8.7152 8.5812 8.6446
May 8.9635 8.5505 8.7263
June 9.5800 8.9755 9.2509
July 9.6396 9.3758 9.4977
August 10.7623 9.6107 9.9611
September 10.7290 9.8832 10.1431
October 9.9350 9.7060 9.7837
November 10.1043 9.8117 9.9487
December 9.9254 9.7005 9.8373