2013 BGN to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |