2012 BGN to SZL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BGN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BGN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 5.8949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 5.0460.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8489 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2796 to the December average rate of 5.7842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.8949 was up 1.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.8367, 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 SZL 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 5.2562, compared to 5.5265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2702 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.3709 SZL (High: 5.8543 / Low: 5.4835). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1643 SZL (High: 5.3627 / Low: 5.1985).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1792 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5.7842) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.5119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2722 (+4.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3798 | 5.2114 | 5.2796 |
| February | 5.2297 | 5.0501 | 5.1719 |
| March | 5.2248 | 5.0460 | 5.1274 |
| April | 5.3627 | 5.1985 | 5.2573 |
| May | 5.4369 | 5.1810 | 5.3376 |
| June | 5.4330 | 5.2584 | 5.3635 |
| July | 5.2813 | 5.1076 | 5.1843 |
| August | 5.4397 | 5.0768 | 5.2381 |
| September | 5.5844 | 5.3259 | 5.4456 |
| October | 5.8543 | 5.4835 | 5.7394 |
| November | 5.8873 | 5.6567 | 5.7672 |
| December | 5.8949 | 5.7098 | 5.7842 |