2013 ZAR to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1752 BGN

YEARLY LOW

0.1350 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1534 BGN

2013 ZAR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1679 to the December average rate of 0.1379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1752 was down 11.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,759 BGN

2012 Average 9,292 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 6,748 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,011.40 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1708

0.1349

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.1621, compared to 0.1448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1621

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0173 BGN (High: 0.1674 / Low: 0.1500). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BGN (High: 0.1436 / Low: 0.1407).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1679) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1895), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0216 (-11.41%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1679

2012 Avg (January) 0.1895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1752	0.1601	0.1679
February	0.1692	0.1613	0.1650
March	0.1664	0.1620	0.1644
April	0.1679	0.1622	0.1651
May	0.1674	0.1500	0.1619
June	0.1520	0.1447	0.1482
July	0.1523	0.1494	0.1508
August	0.1499	0.1411	0.1461
September	0.1508	0.1436	0.1468
October	0.1464	0.1431	0.1449
November	0.1436	0.1407	0.1422
December	0.1416	0.1350	0.1379