2013 WST to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6646 BGN

YEARLY LOW

0.6100 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6374 BGN

2013 WST to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.6646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.6100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0547 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6441 to the December average rate of 0.6150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6646 was down 6.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7090, 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 3,323 BGN

2012 Average 3,295 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 3,050 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.36 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6629

0.6106

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 0.6496, compared to 0.6252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6496

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0264 BGN (High: 0.6574 / Low: 0.6310). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 BGN (High: 0.6208 / Low: 0.6100).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.6570) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6595), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-0.38%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.6570

2012 Avg (March) 0.6595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6540	0.6315	0.6441
February	0.6574	0.6310	0.6435
March	0.6646	0.6502	0.6570
April	0.6643	0.6522	0.6585
May	0.6618	0.6502	0.6551
June	0.6552	0.6291	0.6393
July	0.6528	0.6292	0.6375
August	0.6317	0.6192	0.6232
September	0.6360	0.6225	0.6277
October	0.6301	0.6178	0.6217
November	0.6378	0.6135	0.6263
December	0.6208	0.6100	0.6150