YEARLY HIGH
0.4223 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.3877 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4084 BGN

2013 ILS to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 0.4223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.3877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0347 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3939 to the December average rate of 0.4079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4223 was up 3.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,112 BGN
2012 Average 1,976 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,938 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.31 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4174
0.3918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.4066, compared to 0.4101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0179 BGN (High: 0.4201 / Low: 0.4022). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BGN (High: 0.4097 / Low: 0.4054).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.4152) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+3.98%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.4152
2012 Avg (May) 0.3993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3983 0.3877 0.3939
February 0.4022 0.3893 0.3965
March 0.4201 0.4022 0.4102
April 0.4215 0.4116 0.4150
May 0.4223 0.4081 0.4152
June 0.4144 0.4056 0.4090
July 0.4182 0.4109 0.4153
August 0.4153 0.4013 0.4111
September 0.4156 0.4069 0.4107
October 0.4092 0.4019 0.4056
November 0.4144 0.4061 0.4102
December 0.4097 0.4054 0.4079