YEARLY HIGH
13223.5576 STD
YEARLY LOW
12043.3745 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12561.8860 STD

2012 BGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 13223.5576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 12043.3745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1180.1831 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12510.9470 to the December average rate of 12558.8422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13223.5576 was up 1.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 13026.8152, 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 66,117,788 STD
2011 Average 62,716,662 STD
Yearly Trough Low 60,216,873 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,900,915.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12950.1380
12261.9453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to STD 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 12469.9924, compared to 12653.7797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 183.7874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12469.9924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12653.7797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 558.4093 STD (High: 13223.5576 / Low: 12665.1482). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 101.7727 STD (High: 12624.1151 / Low: 12522.3424).

September Spread (Volatile) ±558.4093
December Spread (Stable) ±101.7727

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 213.8977 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -213.8977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 12892.7886) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12382.6434), the exchange rate shifted by +510.1452 (+4.12%).

2012 Avg (September) 12892.7886
2011 Avg (September) 12382.6434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12667.6212 12186.5263 12510.9470
February 12652.1997 12401.5935 12529.2994
March 12688.5493 12467.8246 12525.8767
April 12650.2220 12425.3577 12534.7344
May 12549.7395 12067.4937 12399.8020
June 12538.2462 12043.3745 12319.2947
July 12628.8136 12298.5153 12450.8629
August 13005.2884 12575.0649 12750.4590
September 13223.5576 12665.1482 12892.7886
October 12992.1771 12506.3222 12741.8117
November 12636.2859 12463.3946 12527.9140
December 12624.1151 12522.3424 12558.8422