YEARLY HIGH
0.6421 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6173 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6288 CHF

2013 BGN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.6421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6278 to the December average rate of 0.6256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6421 was up 2.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6239, 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 3,211 CHF
2012 Average 3,078 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,086 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.40 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6351
0.6220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to CHF 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 0.6283, compared to 0.6293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0203 CHF (High: 0.6376 / Low: 0.6173). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 CHF (High: 0.6304 / Low: 0.6268).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.6340) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+3.22%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.6340
2012 Avg (May) 0.6142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6376 0.6173 0.6278
February 0.6331 0.6227 0.6285
March 0.6330 0.6220 0.6264
April 0.6293 0.6194 0.6231
May 0.6421 0.6235 0.6340
June 0.6357 0.6255 0.6299
July 0.6357 0.6291 0.6315
August 0.6328 0.6280 0.6299
September 0.6337 0.6258 0.6301
October 0.6321 0.6261 0.6294
November 0.6304 0.6268 0.6291
December 0.6288 0.6226 0.6256