2013 BGN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.1736 RUB

YEARLY LOW

20.2736 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.6211 RUB

2013 BGN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 23.1736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 20.2736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9000 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5370 to the December average rate of 22.9973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 23.1736 was up 8.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 21.3398, 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 115,868 RUB

2012 Average 101,959 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 101,368 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,500.15 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

23.2560

20.1518

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to RUB 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 20.8281, compared to 22.4142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8281

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1.0335 RUB (High: 22.2174 / Low: 21.1839). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2200 RUB (High: 20.4936 / Low: 20.2736).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0335

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2308 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 22.9973) against the same month in 2012 (average: 20.5959), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4014 (+11.66%).

2013 Avg (December) 22.9973

2012 Avg (December) 20.5959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.8085	20.2737	20.5370
February	20.8591	20.4487	20.6108
March	20.4936	20.2736	20.4105
April	21.1680	20.3715	20.8634
May	21.1506	20.5623	20.7733
June	22.2174	21.1839	21.7738
July	22.3796	21.6632	21.9025
August	22.6284	22.2718	22.4562
September	22.5311	21.9130	22.2254
October	22.5353	22.2207	22.3472
November	23.0343	22.2203	22.5564
December	23.1736	22.8394	22.9973