YEARLY HIGH
74.0555 JPY
YEARLY LOW
58.3727 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.2758 JPY

2013 BGN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 74.0555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 58.3727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6828 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.5715 to the December average rate of 72.5092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 74.0555 was up 26.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 58.3425, 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 370,277 JPY
2012 Average 262,280 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 291,863 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,413.90 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

73.7030
59.3777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to JPY 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 64.1237, compared to 68.4279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.1237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.4279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 5.5798 JPY (High: 66.6946 / Low: 61.1148). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6730 JPY (High: 67.5372 / Low: 65.8642).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.5798
July Spread (Stable) ±1.6730

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.2537 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 72.5092) against the same month in 2012 (average: 56.1816), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3276 (+29.06%).

2013 Avg (December) 72.5092
2012 Avg (December) 56.1816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.3385 58.3727 60.5715
February 64.7164 61.6447 63.5648
March 64.0576 61.6846 62.7904
April 66.6946 61.1148 65.1576
May 67.8068 65.3813 66.9558
June 66.8546 64.1824 65.7021
July 67.5372 65.8642 66.6315
August 67.4773 65.6675 66.5876
September 68.6565 66.3900 67.6619
October 69.0961 67.1968 68.1819
November 71.1489 67.3510 68.9953
December 74.0555 70.9480 72.5092