2013 PLN to BGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 PLN to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the PLN to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.4487.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0318 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4736 to the December average rate of 0.4693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4805 was down 0.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
PLN to BGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4687, compared to 0.4645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0150 BGN (High: 0.4732 / Low: 0.4581). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BGN (High: 0.4689 / Low: 0.4649).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4736) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4478), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0257 (+5.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.4805 | 0.4667 | 0.4736 |
| February | 0.4715 | 0.4673 | 0.4693 |
| March | 0.4742 | 0.4676 | 0.4710 |
| April | 0.4775 | 0.4669 | 0.4732 |
| May | 0.4732 | 0.4581 | 0.4688 |
| June | 0.4625 | 0.4487 | 0.4566 |
| July | 0.4648 | 0.4510 | 0.4583 |
| August | 0.4672 | 0.4572 | 0.4628 |
| September | 0.4686 | 0.4547 | 0.4622 |
| October | 0.4699 | 0.4636 | 0.4675 |
| November | 0.4689 | 0.4649 | 0.4670 |
| December | 0.4728 | 0.4658 | 0.4693 |