YEARLY HIGH
0.4322 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.3978 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4145 GBP

2012 BGN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.4322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.3978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4249 to the December average rate of 0.4156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4322 was down 6.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4618, 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 2,161 GBP
2011 Average 2,218 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,989 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.05 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4297
0.4003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to GBP 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 0.4202, compared to 0.4088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0142 GBP (High: 0.4120 / Low: 0.3978). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 GBP (High: 0.4138 / Low: 0.4080).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4273) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4327), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-1.25%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4273
2011 Avg (February) 0.4327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4279 0.4211 0.4249
February 0.4322 0.4210 0.4273
March 0.4288 0.4229 0.4262
April 0.4273 0.4156 0.4200
May 0.4159 0.4083 0.4113
June 0.4138 0.4080 0.4114
July 0.4120 0.3978 0.4027
August 0.4059 0.3997 0.4030
September 0.4131 0.4043 0.4079
October 0.4167 0.4080 0.4125
November 0.4144 0.4078 0.4108
December 0.4200 0.4112 0.4156