YEARLY HIGH
5.0959 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.6129 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8556 SBD

2013 BGN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5.0959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 4.6129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4830 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8204 to the December average rate of 5.0330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.0959 was up 1.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.0318, 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 25,480 SBD
2012 Average 23,424 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 23,065 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,415.15 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.0642
4.6904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to SBD 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 4.8025, compared to 4.9086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.2448 SBD (High: 4.9787 / Low: 4.7339). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 SBD (High: 4.9971 / Low: 4.9138).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2448
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5.0330) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.7579), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2752 (+5.78%).

2013 Avg (December) 5.0330
2012 Avg (December) 4.7579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9787 4.7339 4.8204
February 4.9857 4.7484 4.8413
March 4.7885 4.6129 4.7215
April 4.8687 4.6507 4.8059
May 4.9369 4.7209 4.7856
June 4.9150 4.7739 4.8401
July 4.8281 4.7117 4.7640
August 4.8943 4.8039 4.8478
September 4.9384 4.7743 4.8657
October 5.0760 4.9103 4.9885
November 4.9971 4.9138 4.9529
December 5.0959 4.9484 5.0330