YEARLY HIGH
0.4570 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.4362 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4466 XDR

2013 BGN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.4362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4425 to the December average rate of 0.4550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4570 was up 3.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4420, 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 2,285 XDR
2012 Average 2,144 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,181 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.92 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4564
0.4391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to XDR 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 0.4433, compared to 0.4498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0123 XDR (High: 0.4491 / Low: 0.4369). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 XDR (High: 0.4495 / Low: 0.4461).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4550) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+4.39%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4550
2012 Avg (December) 0.4358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4491 0.4369 0.4425
February 0.4523 0.4419 0.4472
March 0.4434 0.4363 0.4405
April 0.4450 0.4362 0.4422
May 0.4452 0.4404 0.4426
June 0.4489 0.4426 0.4450
July 0.4481 0.4407 0.4446
August 0.4495 0.4461 0.4480
September 0.4511 0.4445 0.4481
October 0.4559 0.4501 0.4527
November 0.4528 0.4469 0.4504
December 0.4570 0.4516 0.4550