YEARLY HIGH
1.9050 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.7675 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8336 XCD

2013 BGN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 1.9050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.7675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1375 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8357 to the December average rate of 1.8906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9050 was up 2.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8520, 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 9,525 XCD
2012 Average 8,873 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 8,837 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 687.37 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9008
1.7793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to XCD 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 1.8132, compared to 1.8540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0762 XCD (High: 1.8838 / Low: 1.8076). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 XCD (High: 1.8488 / Low: 1.8255).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0762
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.8827) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7919), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0908 (+5.06%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.8827
2012 Avg (October) 1.7919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8718 1.8039 1.8357
February 1.8838 1.8076 1.8447
March 1.8032 1.7675 1.7895
April 1.8138 1.7701 1.7978
May 1.8133 1.7736 1.7917
June 1.8467 1.7938 1.8198
July 1.8343 1.7709 1.8060
August 1.8488 1.8255 1.8383
September 1.8667 1.8144 1.8437
October 1.9050 1.8666 1.8827
November 1.8779 1.8441 1.8625
December 1.9026 1.8702 1.8906