YEARLY HIGH
0.7052 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.6542 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6787 BMD

2013 BGN to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.7052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.6542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0510 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6794 to the December average rate of 0.6999, 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 0.7052 was up 2.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6860, 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 3,526 BMD
2012 Average 3,284 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,271 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.12 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7036
0.6586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BMD 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 0.6711, compared to 0.6863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0282 BMD (High: 0.6972 / Low: 0.6690). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 BMD (High: 0.6843 / Low: 0.6759).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.6969) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0337 (+5.08%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.6969
2012 Avg (October) 0.6632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6928 0.6676 0.6794
February 0.6972 0.6690 0.6828
March 0.6674 0.6542 0.6623
April 0.6713 0.6552 0.6654
May 0.6711 0.6564 0.6632
June 0.6835 0.6639 0.6735
July 0.6789 0.6554 0.6685
August 0.6843 0.6759 0.6805
September 0.6911 0.6716 0.6825
October 0.7052 0.6909 0.6969
November 0.6951 0.6826 0.6894
December 0.7042 0.6923 0.6999