YEARLY HIGH
2.4102 BGN
YEARLY LOW
2.2376 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3051 BGN

2013 GBP to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GBP to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.4102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 2.2376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1726 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3522 to the December average rate of 2.3400, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4102 was down 4.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,051 BGN
2012 Average 12,070 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 11,188 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 862.91 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3605
2.2608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 2.3006, compared to 2.3097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.1270 BGN (High: 2.4102 / Low: 2.2832). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 BGN (High: 2.3132 / Low: 2.2747).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1270
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0831 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.3522) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.06%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.3522
2012 Avg (January) 2.3535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4102 2.2832 2.3522
February 2.3124 2.2385 2.2691
March 2.3205 2.2376 2.2779
April 2.3254 2.2781 2.3018
May 2.3236 2.2834 2.3064
June 2.3132 2.2747 2.2963
July 2.2996 2.2385 2.2701
August 2.2968 2.2387 2.2778
September 2.3450 2.2960 2.3252
October 2.3391 2.2813 2.3082
November 2.3569 2.3059 2.3369
December 2.3646 2.3137 2.3400