YEARLY HIGH
4.0401 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.3869 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7149 BOB

2022 BGN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.0401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 3.3869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6531 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9874 to the December average rate of 3.7403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.0401 was down 7.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.3497, 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 20,200 BOB
2021 Average 20,878 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 16,935 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,265.66 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.0446
3.4240
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 3.8498, compared to 3.5800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2454 BOB (High: 3.6820 / Low: 3.4366). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0909 BOB (High: 3.7820 / Low: 3.6911).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2454
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1390 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 3.9874) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.2879), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3005 (-7.01%).

2022 Avg (January) 3.9874
2021 Avg (January) 4.2879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0401 3.9193 3.9874
February 4.0290 3.9301 3.9929
March 3.9229 3.8147 3.8710
April 3.8947 3.6877 3.8095
May 3.8000 3.6436 3.7167
June 3.7874 3.6617 3.7213
July 3.6656 3.5237 3.5822
August 3.6483 3.5100 3.5712
September 3.5797 3.3869 3.5010
October 3.5317 3.4278 3.4757
November 3.6820 3.4366 3.6098
December 3.7820 3.6911 3.7403