2013 ZAR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.5525 BTN

YEARLY LOW

5.6022 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.0689 BTN

2013 ZAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 6.5525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 5.6022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9503 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1933 to the December average rate of 5.9736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.5525 was down 5.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.9094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 327,624 BTN

2012 Average 321,066 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 280,110 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,514.12 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.4498

5.7504

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 5.9761, compared to 6.1616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9761

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.5548 BTN (High: 6.4778 / Low: 5.9230). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1544 BTN (High: 6.1304 / Low: 5.9760).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5548

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1544

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 0.1732 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 6.3915) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.2727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1188 (+1.89%).

2013 Avg (September) 6.3915

2012 Avg (September) 6.2727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.4778	5.9230	6.1933
February	6.1304	5.9760	6.0602
March	6.0597	5.8330	5.9249
April	6.1231	5.8536	5.9765
May	6.0495	5.6247	5.8931
June	6.0307	5.6022	5.8087
July	6.1490	5.9186	6.0218
August	6.5495	6.0866	6.2256
September	6.5525	6.1937	6.3915
October	6.3012	6.1310	6.2184
November	6.2383	6.0446	6.1388
December	6.1342	5.8747	5.9736