YEARLY HIGH
1.4104 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3083 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3574 BBD

2013 BGN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 1.4104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.3083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1020 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3589 to the December average rate of 1.3997, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4104 was up 2.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3721, 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 7,052 BBD
2012 Average 6,568 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,542 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 510.23 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4072
1.3172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BBD 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 1.3422, compared to 1.3726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0565 BBD (High: 1.3944 / Low: 1.3380). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 BBD (High: 1.3687 / Low: 1.3517).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0565
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

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 0.0409 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.3939) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0674 (+5.08%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.3939
2012 Avg (October) 1.3265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3855 1.3352 1.3589
February 1.3944 1.3380 1.3656
March 1.3348 1.3083 1.3247
April 1.3426 1.3103 1.3308
May 1.3423 1.3129 1.3263
June 1.3669 1.3278 1.3471
July 1.3578 1.3109 1.3369
August 1.3687 1.3517 1.3610
September 1.3822 1.3433 1.3650
October 1.4104 1.3819 1.3939
November 1.3902 1.3652 1.3789
December 1.4085 1.3845 1.3997