YEARLY HIGH
12672.4544 STD
YEARLY LOW
12188.8457 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12534.4804 STD

2013 BGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 12672.4544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 12188.8457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 483.6086 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12544.9453 to the December average rate of 12544.7938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12672.4544 was down 4.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 13223.5576, 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 63,362,272 STD
2012 Average 62,809,949 STD
Yearly Trough Low 60,944,229 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,418,043.18 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12555.4674
12499.9754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 12532.9037, compared to 12536.0571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12532.9037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12536.0571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 483.6086 STD (High: 12672.4544 / Low: 12188.8457). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 78.7736 STD (High: 12582.3615 / Low: 12503.5880).

June Spread (Volatile) ±483.6086
September Spread (Stable) ±78.7736

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 46.2433 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.2433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 12546.9701) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12319.2947), the exchange rate shifted by +227.6754 (+1.85%).

2013 Avg (June) 12546.9701
2012 Avg (June) 12319.2947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12617.5910 12487.1505 12544.9453
February 12612.3347 12473.5554 12529.9888
March 12636.7467 12405.7784 12524.2443
April 12613.3987 12497.4268 12546.6193
May 12631.2945 12222.9500 12504.6542
June 12672.4544 12188.8457 12546.9701
July 12665.5748 12405.9383 12550.8430
August 12635.7309 12198.0533 12504.5997
September 12582.3615 12503.5880 12537.4809
October 12590.5522 12497.2379 12535.8870
November 12671.0526 12342.2622 12542.7383
December 12614.7614 12483.6855 12544.7938