YEARLY HIGH
4.2452 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.8648 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0245 CNY

2020 BGN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 4.2452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 3.8648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3804 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9309 to the December average rate of 4.0697, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.2452 was up 4.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0614, 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 21,226 CNY
2019 Average 19,769 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 19,324 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,901.91 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.2208
3.8774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to CNY 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 3.9625, compared to 4.0864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.2096 CNY (High: 4.2452 / Low: 4.0357). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 CNY (High: 4.0226 / Low: 3.9770).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2096
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0457

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0875 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 4.1072) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1626 (+4.12%).

2020 Avg (July) 4.1072
2019 Avg (July) 3.9446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9930 3.8903 3.9309
February 3.9662 3.8648 3.9060
March 4.0474 3.8777 3.9716
April 3.9769 3.8927 3.9291
May 4.0528 3.9177 3.9626
June 4.1214 4.0415 4.0748
July 4.2452 4.0357 4.1072
August 4.2283 4.1638 4.1922
September 4.1573 4.0533 4.1047
October 4.0928 3.9881 4.0460
November 4.0226 3.9770 3.9984
December 4.0986 4.0441 4.0697