YEARLY HIGH
24.7065 ETB
YEARLY LOW
17.6486 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4380 ETB

2020 BGN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 24.7065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 17.6486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0579 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1993 to the December average rate of 24.0855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.7065 was up 34.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.3310, 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 123,533 ETB
2019 Average 83,585 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 88,243 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,289.62 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.7019
17.3051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to ETB 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 18.5897, compared to 22.2863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.2665 ETB (High: 21.3147 / Low: 20.0482). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4015 ETB (High: 18.3976 / Low: 17.9962).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2665
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2778 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 24.0855) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.8876), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1979 (+34.65%).

2020 Avg (December) 24.0855
2019 Avg (December) 17.8876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3976 17.9962 18.1993
February 18.2524 17.6486 17.9215
March 18.8771 17.8153 18.4318
April 18.6713 18.0656 18.3653
May 19.4214 18.3598 18.8265
June 20.1520 19.4882 19.7941
July 21.3147 20.0482 20.6143
August 22.0090 21.0991 21.6252
September 22.3132 21.7352 22.0688
October 22.7529 22.0399 22.3907
November 23.2856 22.4802 22.9335
December 24.7065 23.6021 24.0855