YEARLY HIGH
1.6201 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.5573 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5905 BGN

2013 CHF to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CHF to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 1.5573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0628 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5931 to the December average rate of 1.5986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6201 was down 1.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,100 BGN
2012 Average 8,122 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 7,787 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313.85 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6077
1.5747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BGN 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 1.5917, compared to 1.5892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0516 BGN (High: 1.6201 / Low: 1.5685). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 BGN (High: 1.5955 / Low: 1.5864).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0516
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.5931) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0242 (-1.49%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.5931
2012 Avg (January) 1.6173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6201 1.5685 1.5931
February 1.6059 1.5795 1.5911
March 1.6076 1.5798 1.5964
April 1.6145 1.5890 1.6050
May 1.6038 1.5573 1.5775
June 1.5988 1.5731 1.5875
July 1.5895 1.5730 1.5836
August 1.5923 1.5802 1.5876
September 1.5980 1.5780 1.5871
October 1.5973 1.5822 1.5888
November 1.5955 1.5864 1.5895
December 1.6061 1.5903 1.5986