2013 BGN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BGN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BGN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5665.4648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 5031.8512.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 633.6136 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5405.1498 to the December average rate of 5608.1787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5665.4648 was up 3.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 5472.5575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BGN to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5246.3008, compared to 5408.4172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 162.1165 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 246.7484 LAK (High: 5530.7611 / Low: 5284.0126). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 78.5582 LAK (High: 5351.5307 / Low: 5272.9725).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 202.5536 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5608.1787) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5356.2075), the exchange rate shifted by +251.9712 (+4.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5495.8495 | 5311.6164 | 5405.1498 |
| February | 5530.7611 | 5284.0126 | 5408.3999 |
| March | 5279.3578 | 5118.2291 | 5205.8463 |
| April | 5238.7689 | 5099.1114 | 5172.2727 |
| May | 5218.5459 | 5031.8512 | 5090.7831 |
| June | 5268.9454 | 5100.5169 | 5195.3529 |
| July | 5286.6681 | 5102.9986 | 5204.4077 |
| August | 5351.5307 | 5272.9725 | 5316.6601 |
| September | 5422.7193 | 5275.8696 | 5356.6953 |
| October | 5564.4810 | 5432.5915 | 5487.3803 |
| November | 5558.3993 | 5406.9532 | 5477.1815 |
| December | 5665.4648 | 5541.6794 | 5608.1787 |