2013 BGN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6395 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.5046 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5697 WST

2013 BGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.6395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.5046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1349 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5527 to the December average rate of 1.6262, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6395 was up 2.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6039, 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 8,197 WST

2012 Average 7,590 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,523 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 674.32 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6369

1.5078

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to WST 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 1.5397, compared to 1.5997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5397

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0636 WST (High: 1.5848 / Low: 1.5212). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 WST (High: 1.5379 / Low: 1.5110).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0636

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.6262) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0927 (+6.05%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.6262

2012 Avg (December) 1.5334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5835	1.5291	1.5527
February	1.5848	1.5212	1.5541
March	1.5379	1.5046	1.5221
April	1.5332	1.5053	1.5186
May	1.5379	1.5110	1.5265
June	1.5895	1.5263	1.5645
July	1.5893	1.5319	1.5687
August	1.6150	1.5830	1.6046
September	1.6065	1.5724	1.5932
October	1.6185	1.5870	1.6086
November	1.6300	1.5679	1.5968
December	1.6395	1.6109	1.6262