YEARLY HIGH
1.7153 BYN
YEARLY LOW
0.5837 BYN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1538 BYN

2026 BGN to BYN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to BYN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 1.7153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.5837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1316 BYN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6000 to the December average rate of 1.7098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 184.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7153 was up 182.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6067, 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 8,577 BYN
2025 Average 2,890 BYN
Yearly Trough Low 2,919 BYN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,658.13 BYN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8216
0.4790
JanuMarcMayJuly

BGN to BYN 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 0.9727, compared to 1.6969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.1004 BYN (High: 1.6889 / Low: 0.5885). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BYN (High: 1.7101 / Low: 1.7093).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1004
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.6840) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5973), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0867 (+181.94%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.6840
2025 Avg (July) 0.5973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6146 0.5930 0.6000
February 0.6087 0.6017 0.6046
March 0.6013 0.5837 0.5909
April 1.6889 0.5885 0.7530
May 1.6915 1.6311 1.6425
June 1.6944 1.6231 1.6455
July 1.7153 1.6668 1.6840
August 1.7101 1.7093 1.7098