YEARLY HIGH
0.4469 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4149 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4339 GBP

2013 BGN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.4469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0320 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4253 to the December average rate of 0.4274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4469 was up 3.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4322, 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 2,235 GBP
2012 Average 2,072 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,075 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.00 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4423
0.4237
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 0.4348, compared to 0.4330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0231 GBP (High: 0.4380 / Low: 0.4149). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 GBP (High: 0.4396 / Low: 0.4323).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.4391) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+3.03%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.4391
2012 Avg (March) 0.4262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4380 0.4149 0.4253
February 0.4467 0.4325 0.4407
March 0.4469 0.4309 0.4391
April 0.4390 0.4300 0.4345
May 0.4379 0.4304 0.4336
June 0.4396 0.4323 0.4355
July 0.4467 0.4349 0.4405
August 0.4467 0.4354 0.4390
September 0.4355 0.4264 0.4301
October 0.4383 0.4275 0.4333
November 0.4337 0.4243 0.4279
December 0.4322 0.4229 0.4274