2012 BGN to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BGN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BGN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1115.2583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1005.3445.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.9138 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1073.6257 to the December average rate of 1081.4124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1115.2583 was down 8.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 1217.4537, 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 2012.
BGN to SOS 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 1075.5891, compared to 1054.8035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.7856 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 66.1454 SOS (High: 1096.7730 / Low: 1030.6276). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.3242 SOS (High: 1072.1329 / Low: 1048.8087).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 32.1127 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1097.5856) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1117.3305), the exchange rate shifted by -19.7449 (-1.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1093.8121 | 1052.3307 | 1073.6257 |
| February | 1115.2583 | 1079.8574 | 1097.5856 |
| March | 1109.1984 | 1078.0225 | 1096.2580 |
| April | 1108.0686 | 1081.6396 | 1091.7632 |
| May | 1096.7730 | 1030.6276 | 1059.6505 |
| June | 1052.0407 | 1014.7585 | 1034.6515 |
| July | 1047.7079 | 1005.3445 | 1019.1292 |
| August | 1046.1700 | 1015.0819 | 1028.6917 |
| September | 1087.9477 | 1041.2916 | 1066.4736 |
| October | 1089.4994 | 1063.9740 | 1074.7260 |
| November | 1072.1329 | 1048.8087 | 1058.3880 |
| December | 1097.2371 | 1067.5186 | 1081.4124 |