YEARLY HIGH
0.9662 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.8118 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8464 AUD

2020 BGN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.9662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1544 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8269 to the December average rate of 0.8254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9662 was up 13.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,831 AUD
2019 Average 4,116 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,059 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 771.91 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9191
0.8169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to AUD 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 0.8581, compared to 0.8348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1081 AUD (High: 0.9662 / Low: 0.8580). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 AUD (High: 0.8453 / Low: 0.8253).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1081
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.9106) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0950 (+11.64%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.9106
2019 Avg (March) 0.8156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8461 0.8168 0.8269
February 0.8669 0.8242 0.8381
March 0.9662 0.8580 0.9106
April 0.9226 0.8483 0.8823
May 0.8777 0.8450 0.8563
June 0.8460 0.8217 0.8344
July 0.8470 0.8252 0.8338
August 0.8470 0.8256 0.8397
September 0.8453 0.8253 0.8337
October 0.8591 0.8350 0.8442
November 0.8507 0.8255 0.8318
December 0.8368 0.8118 0.8254