2012 BGN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13223.5576 STD

YEARLY LOW

12043.3745 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12561.8860 STD

2012 BGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 13223.5576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 12043.3745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1180.1831 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12510.9470 to the December average rate of 12558.8422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13223.5576 was up 1.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 13026.8152, 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 66,117,788 STD

2011 Average 62,716,662 STD

Yearly Trough Low 60,216,873 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,900,915.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12950.1380

12261.9453

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BGN to STD 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 12469.9924, compared to 12653.7797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 183.7874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12469.9924

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12653.7797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 558.4093 STD (High: 13223.5576 / Low: 12665.1482). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 101.7727 STD (High: 12624.1151 / Low: 12522.3424).

September Spread (Volatile) ±558.4093

December Spread (Stable) ±101.7727

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 213.8977 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -213.8977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 12892.7886) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12382.6434), the exchange rate shifted by +510.1452 (+4.12%).

2012 Avg (September) 12892.7886

2011 Avg (September) 12382.6434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12667.6212	12186.5263	12510.9470
February	12652.1997	12401.5935	12529.2994
March	12688.5493	12467.8246	12525.8767
April	12650.2220	12425.3577	12534.7344
May	12549.7395	12067.4937	12399.8020
June	12538.2462	12043.3745	12319.2947
July	12628.8136	12298.5153	12450.8629
August	13005.2884	12575.0649	12750.4590
September	13223.5576	12665.1482	12892.7886
October	12992.1771	12506.3222	12741.8117
November	12636.2859	12463.3946	12527.9140
December	12624.1151	12522.3424	12558.8422