YEARLY HIGH
0.5530 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.5134 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5324 AZN

2013 BGN to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.5530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.5134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0396 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5333 to the December average rate of 0.5489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5530 was up 2.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5392, 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 2,765 AZN
2012 Average 2,580 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,567 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.10 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5518
0.5169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to AZN 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 0.5266, compared to 0.5382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0219 AZN (High: 0.5469 / Low: 0.5250). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 AZN (High: 0.5367 / Low: 0.5300).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.5465) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5207), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+4.96%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.5465
2012 Avg (October) 0.5207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5434 0.5240 0.5333
February 0.5469 0.5250 0.5358
March 0.5239 0.5134 0.5198
April 0.5268 0.5140 0.5221
May 0.5267 0.5151 0.5204
June 0.5362 0.5209 0.5285
July 0.5325 0.5141 0.5244
August 0.5367 0.5300 0.5336
September 0.5421 0.5267 0.5353
October 0.5530 0.5417 0.5465
November 0.5451 0.5353 0.5406
December 0.5523 0.5429 0.5489