2021 BGN to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BGN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BGN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1249.9713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 1140.7010.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.2704 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1228.1508 to the December average rate of 1155.7761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1249.9713 was up 0.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 1238.1936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
BGN to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1223.8181, compared to 1185.0475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.7706 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 44.7229 CDF (High: 1234.3085 / Low: 1189.5856). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.5959 CDF (High: 1215.4535 / Low: 1195.8576).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 20.6305 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1239.2358) against the same month in 2020 (average: 996.5896), the exchange rate shifted by +242.6462 (+24.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1241.9624 | 1216.7201 | 1228.1508 |
| February | 1233.3541 | 1212.0692 | 1224.9492 |
| March | 1226.4193 | 1190.3112 | 1208.9812 |
| April | 1234.3085 | 1189.5856 | 1216.3533 |
| May | 1249.9713 | 1224.7390 | 1239.2358 |
| June | 1246.3942 | 1202.0716 | 1225.2385 |
| July | 1215.4535 | 1195.8576 | 1204.6079 |
| August | 1210.1460 | 1184.9840 | 1196.4297 |
| September | 1206.7957 | 1180.0981 | 1199.2913 |
| October | 1196.2078 | 1170.4703 | 1184.9060 |
| November | 1190.4356 | 1147.4773 | 1169.2739 |
| December | 1162.6287 | 1140.7010 | 1155.7761 |