YEARLY HIGH
4.3204 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.7530 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0282 BOB

2020 BGN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 4.3204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 3.7530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5675 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9257 to the December average rate of 4.2898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.3204 was up 5.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0808, 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 21,602 BOB
2019 Average 19,778 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 18,765 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,837.30 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.3357
3.7853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BOB 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 3.8890, compared to 4.1674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2673 BOB (High: 4.0202 / Low: 3.7530). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0625 BOB (High: 4.2071 / Low: 4.1446).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2673
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0625

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0649 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.2898) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3630 (+9.24%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.2898
2019 Avg (December) 3.9269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9798 3.8930 3.9257
February 3.9203 3.8160 3.8608
March 4.0202 3.7530 3.8935
April 3.8706 3.7970 3.8312
May 3.9191 3.8064 3.8477
June 4.0143 3.9296 3.9749
July 4.1817 3.9688 4.0464
August 4.2071 4.1446 4.1762
September 4.2020 4.1023 4.1595
October 4.1921 4.1149 4.1551
November 4.2231 4.1140 4.1771
December 4.3204 4.2532 4.2898