YEARLY HIGH
0.4485 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4408 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4436 GBP

2026 BGN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.4485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.4408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4438 to the December average rate of 0.4416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4485 was down 0.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4523, 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 2,243 GBP
2025 Average 2,191 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,204 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.61 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4456
0.4412
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

BGN to GBP 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 0.4436, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0076 GBP (High: 0.4485 / Low: 0.4409). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 GBP (High: 0.4426 / Low: 0.4408).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.4431) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0152 (+3.56%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.4431
2025 Avg (March) 0.4279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4461 0.4425 0.4438
February 0.4481 0.4411 0.4453
March 0.4485 0.4409 0.4431
April 0.4463 0.4427 0.4448
May 0.4432 0.4414 0.4428
June 0.4426 0.4408 0.4416