YEARLY HIGH
0.2291 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.1987 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2136 BGN

2012 SBD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.2291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2068 to the December average rate of 0.2102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2291 was up 14.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,146 BGN
2011 Average 924 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 994 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.93 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2252
0.2052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.2112, compared to 0.2161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0140 BGN (High: 0.2127 / Low: 0.1987). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BGN (High: 0.2090 / Low: 0.2063).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2219) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0366 (+19.76%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2219
2011 Avg (July) 0.1853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2127 0.1987 0.2068
February 0.2118 0.2082 0.2100
March 0.2090 0.2063 0.2076
April 0.2095 0.2068 0.2086
May 0.2152 0.2085 0.2108
June 0.2251 0.2207 0.2231
July 0.2291 0.2170 0.2219
August 0.2257 0.2198 0.2235
September 0.2203 0.2096 0.2147
October 0.2142 0.2078 0.2116
November 0.2177 0.2097 0.2147
December 0.2134 0.2080 0.2102