2012 SAR to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4317 BGN

YEARLY LOW

0.3887 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4062 BGN

2012 SAR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.4317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.3887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4046 to the December average rate of 0.3977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4317 was up 6.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,159 BGN

2011 Average 1,875 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 1,943 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.17 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4274

0.3919

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.4027, compared to 0.4097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4027

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0256 BGN (High: 0.4208 / Low: 0.3952). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 BGN (High: 0.4051 / Low: 0.3981).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4245) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3653), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0592 (+16.21%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4245

2011 Avg (July) 0.3653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4120	0.3962	0.4046
February	0.4021	0.3887	0.3949
March	0.3997	0.3911	0.3954
April	0.3998	0.3917	0.3966
May	0.4208	0.3952	0.4073
June	0.4239	0.4108	0.4171
July	0.4317	0.4135	0.4245
August	0.4260	0.4142	0.4211
September	0.4151	0.3980	0.4059
October	0.4051	0.3981	0.4021
November	0.4108	0.4016	0.4067
December	0.4034	0.3934	0.3977