YEARLY HIGH
2.2288 PLN
YEARLY LOW
2.0812 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1435 PLN

2013 BGN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 2.2288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.0812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1476 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1118 to the December average rate of 2.1309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2288 was down 3.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3036, 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 11,144 PLN
2012 Average 10,683 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 10,406 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 737.88 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1982
2.1039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to PLN 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 2.1338, compared to 2.1531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0693 PLN (High: 2.1827 / Low: 2.1135). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 PLN (High: 2.1510 / Low: 2.1327).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0693
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 2.1904) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1935), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.14%).

2013 Avg (June) 2.1904
2012 Avg (June) 2.1935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1429 2.0812 2.1118
February 2.1398 2.1207 2.1310
March 2.1388 2.1089 2.1231
April 2.1419 2.0941 2.1134
May 2.1827 2.1135 2.1334
June 2.2288 2.1624 2.1904
July 2.2172 2.1517 2.1822
August 2.1870 2.1403 2.1608
September 2.1995 2.1341 2.1637
October 2.1572 2.1281 2.1393
November 2.1510 2.1327 2.1416
December 2.1468 2.1151 2.1309