YEARLY HIGH
4.1388 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.7031 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9123 CNY

2023 BGN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BGN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 4.1388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.7031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4357 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7445 to the December average rate of 3.9744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.1388 was up 8.38% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.8187, 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 20,694 CNY
2022 Average 18,097 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 18,516 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,178.30 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.0952
3.7114
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 3.8294, compared to 3.9952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.1671 CNY (High: 4.0467 / Low: 3.8796). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0517 CNY (High: 3.9123 / Low: 3.8606).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1671
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0568 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 4.0632) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5550 (+15.82%).

2023 Avg (July) 4.0632
2022 Avg (July) 3.5083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7832 3.7031 3.7445
February 3.7695 3.7174 3.7434
March 3.8280 3.7355 3.7748
April 3.9106 3.8227 3.8642
May 3.9123 3.8606 3.8827
June 4.0467 3.8796 3.9667
July 4.1388 3.9963 4.0632
August 4.0703 3.9887 4.0379
September 4.0205 3.9256 3.9810
October 3.9898 3.8504 3.9298
November 4.0338 3.9403 3.9850
December 4.0540 3.9209 3.9744