2012 BGN to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2281 AWG

YEARLY LOW

1.1057 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1761 AWG

2012 BGN to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.2281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.1057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1224 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1798 to the December average rate of 1.2001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2281 was down 9.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,140 AWG

2011 Average 6,371 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 5,529 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 611.79 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2173

1.1165

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to AWG 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 1.1861, compared to 1.1662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1861

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0736 AWG (High: 1.2078 / Low: 1.1342). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 AWG (High: 1.1990 / Low: 1.1789).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0736

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.2089) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2490), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0401 (-3.21%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.2089

2011 Avg (February) 1.2490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2049	1.1585	1.1798
February	1.2281	1.1872	1.2089
March	1.2204	1.1940	1.2072
April	1.2186	1.1939	1.2036
May	1.2078	1.1342	1.1723
June	1.1617	1.1259	1.1447
July	1.1543	1.1057	1.1249
August	1.1525	1.1171	1.1338
September	1.2006	1.1499	1.1768
October	1.1990	1.1789	1.1876
November	1.1884	1.1618	1.1737
December	1.2134	1.1831	1.2001