2013 BGN to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

653.2202 CDF

YEARLY LOW

602.0475 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

626.1014 CDF

2013 BGN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 653.2202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 602.0475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.1728 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 626.0279 to the December average rate of 646.1396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 653.2202 was up 3.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 628.8920, 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 3,266,101 CDF

2012 Average 3,021,115 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 3,010,237 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 255,863.90 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

649.6885

607.1025

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to CDF 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 618.5356, compared to 633.6672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 618.5356

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 633.6672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 25.3412 CDF (High: 640.7898 / Low: 615.4486). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.8405 CDF (High: 631.7725 / Low: 621.9320).

February Spread (Volatile) ±25.3412

August Spread (Stable) ±9.8405

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 14.8523 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 646.1396) against the same month in 2012 (average: 620.5066), the exchange rate shifted by +25.6330 (+4.13%).

2013 Avg (December) 646.1396

2012 Avg (December) 620.5066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	637.4921	613.3869	626.0279
February	640.7898	615.4486	627.9687
March	619.9935	604.0580	613.1164
April	618.6211	602.0475	612.6344
May	621.2296	605.2618	610.6513
June	630.4031	611.5491	620.8148
July	627.3982	603.2026	616.0244
August	631.7725	621.9320	626.5167
September	640.3433	622.3255	631.5037
October	653.1367	639.3632	644.7157
November	642.1143	628.9676	637.1030
December	653.2202	638.8591	646.1396