YEARLY HIGH
5.3100 BWP
YEARLY LOW
4.7867 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0149 BWP

2012 BGN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 5.3100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 4.7867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5234 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9120 to the December average rate of 5.2635, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.3100 was up 1.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.2484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,550 BWP
2011 Average 24,376 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 23,933 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,616.76 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.3040
4.8184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BWP 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 4.9515, compared to 5.0782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.2215 BWP (High: 5.2889 / Low: 5.0674). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1003 BWP (High: 5.3100 / Low: 5.2097).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2215
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1439 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5.2635) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.0603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2032 (+4.02%).

2012 Avg (December) 5.2635
2011 Avg (December) 5.0603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9729 4.8625 4.9120
February 4.9605 4.7867 4.8896
March 4.9844 4.8293 4.8943
April 5.0570 4.9494 4.9999
May 5.0666 4.9463 5.0105
June 5.0479 4.9301 5.0028
July 4.9810 4.8025 4.8589
August 5.0090 4.7958 4.8878
September 5.1053 4.9624 5.0356
October 5.2889 5.0674 5.2077
November 5.2945 5.1406 5.2161
December 5.3100 5.2097 5.2635