YEARLY HIGH
0.4805 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.4487 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4666 BGN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,610 BGN
2012 Average 9,365 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 8,974 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 636.31 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4753
0.4549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4736
2012 Avg (January) 0.4478

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