YEARLY HIGH
1.2314 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.1202 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1783 BGN

2013 SGD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.2314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.1202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1112 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1987 to the December average rate of 1.1347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2314 was down 4.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,157 BGN
2012 Average 6,097 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 5,601 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 556.05 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2217
1.1268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 1.1988, compared to 1.1579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0535 BGN (High: 1.2201 / Low: 1.1666). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 BGN (High: 1.1656 / Low: 1.1523).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0535
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 1.2138) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1891), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+2.07%).

2013 Avg (April) 1.2138
2012 Avg (April) 1.1891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2201 1.1666 1.1987
February 1.2075 1.1562 1.1827
March 1.2311 1.2009 1.2117
April 1.2314 1.2056 1.2138
May 1.2181 1.1917 1.2078
June 1.1972 1.1593 1.1778
July 1.1931 1.1587 1.1801
August 1.1660 1.1411 1.1555
September 1.1656 1.1523 1.1600
October 1.1636 1.1463 1.1542
November 1.1749 1.1459 1.1626
December 1.1514 1.1202 1.1347