YEARLY HIGH
2.4259 BGN
YEARLY LOW
2.2622 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3322 BGN

2012 XDR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2.4259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 2.2622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1637 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3290 to the December average rate of 2.2946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4259 was up 4.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,130 BGN
2011 Average 11,100 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 11,311 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 818.35 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4100
2.2738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.3185, compared to 2.3459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0852 BGN (High: 2.3833 / Low: 2.2982). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 BGN (High: 2.2982 / Low: 2.2698).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0852
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0486 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.3987) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2134 (+9.76%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.3987
2011 Avg (July) 2.1853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3616 2.2949 2.3290
February 2.3234 2.2622 2.2933
March 2.2982 2.2698 2.2852
April 2.3049 2.2730 2.2952
May 2.3833 2.2982 2.3382
June 2.3989 2.3538 2.3702
July 2.4259 2.3477 2.3987
August 2.4035 2.3638 2.3878
September 2.3691 2.3122 2.3392
October 2.3386 2.3044 2.3226
November 2.3508 2.3103 2.3327
December 2.3189 2.2722 2.2946