YEARLY HIGH
0.2317 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2107 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2194 BGN

2012 BOB to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.2317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.2107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2201 to the December average rate of 0.2135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2317 was up 4.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,158 BGN
2011 Average 1,010 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,054 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.72 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2297
0.2120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.2187, compared to 0.2200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0116 BGN (High: 0.2269 / Low: 0.2153). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 BGN (High: 0.2176 / Low: 0.2134).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2282) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+16.02%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2282
2011 Avg (July) 0.1967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2244 0.2149 0.2201
February 0.2182 0.2110 0.2147
March 0.2175 0.2123 0.2149
April 0.2177 0.2126 0.2158
May 0.2269 0.2153 0.2212
June 0.2287 0.2221 0.2256
July 0.2317 0.2217 0.2282
August 0.2290 0.2224 0.2262
September 0.2231 0.2139 0.2182
October 0.2176 0.2134 0.2158
November 0.2203 0.2155 0.2182
December 0.2169 0.2107 0.2135