2012 WST to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7090 BGN

YEARLY LOW

0.6235 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6590 BGN

2012 WST to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.7090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0855 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6372 to the December average rate of 0.6522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7090 was up 8.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,545 BGN

2011 Average 3,029 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 3,117 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 427.73 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6877

0.6327

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.6512, compared to 0.6669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6512

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0595 BGN (High: 0.7090 / Low: 0.6496). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 BGN (High: 0.6606 / Low: 0.6467).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.6778) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0700 (+11.52%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.6778

2011 Avg (July) 0.6078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6595	0.6235	0.6372
February	0.6609	0.6426	0.6498
March	0.6706	0.6466	0.6595
April	0.6604	0.6453	0.6541
May	0.6742	0.6342	0.6503
June	0.6804	0.6470	0.6560
July	0.7090	0.6496	0.6778
August	0.6999	0.6724	0.6831
September	0.6743	0.6537	0.6661
October	0.6726	0.6498	0.6586
November	0.6734	0.6459	0.6637
December	0.6606	0.6467	0.6522