YEARLY HIGH
1.1305 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.9821 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0505 AWG

2020 BGN to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.1305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.9821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1484 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0218 to the December average rate of 1.1201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1305 was up 5.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0676, 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 5,653 AWG
2019 Average 5,152 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 4,911 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 741.99 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1321
0.9882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to AWG 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 1.0141, compared to 1.0869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0667 AWG (High: 1.0488 / Low: 0.9821). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 AWG (High: 1.0322 / Low: 1.0135).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0667
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.1201) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0226), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0975 (+9.53%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.1201
2019 Avg (December) 1.0226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0322 1.0135 1.0218
February 1.0206 0.9931 1.0050
March 1.0488 0.9821 1.0175
April 1.0109 0.9915 1.0002
May 1.0221 0.9938 1.0041
June 1.0464 1.0247 1.0357
July 1.0903 1.0332 1.0546
August 1.0996 1.0805 1.0889
September 1.0959 1.0692 1.0843
October 1.0921 1.0728 1.0832
November 1.1009 1.0700 1.0901
December 1.1305 1.1117 1.1201