YEARLY HIGH
7.3752 LSL
YEARLY LOW
5.7144 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5481 LSL

2013 BGN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 7.3752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.7144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6608 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9582 to the December average rate of 7.2544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.3752 was up 25.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.8950, 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 36,876 LSL
2012 Average 26,955 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 28,572 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,304.01 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.3841
5.8286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to LSL 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 6.1826, compared to 6.9136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.6827 LSL (High: 6.6720 / Low: 5.9894). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1325 LSL (High: 6.6950 / Low: 6.5625).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6827
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 7.2544) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.7828), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4716 (+25.45%).

2013 Avg (December) 7.2544
2012 Avg (December) 5.7828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2355 5.7144 5.9582
February 6.2356 5.9152 6.0704
March 6.1620 6.0054 6.0811
April 6.1562 5.9562 6.0571
May 6.6720 5.9894 6.1816
June 6.9098 6.5583 6.7470
July 6.6950 6.5625 6.6294
August 7.0800 6.6725 6.8474
September 6.9886 6.6458 6.8170
October 6.9886 6.8345 6.9019
November 7.1110 6.9684 7.0311
December 7.3752 7.0795 7.2544