2020 BGN to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BGN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BGN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6286.8473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 5143.7574.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1143.0899 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5384.3399 to the December average rate of 6188.0028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6286.8473 was up 14.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 5484.3865, 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 2020.
BGN to GNF 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 5347.6462, compared to 5886.9413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 539.2951 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 389.4212 GNF (High: 5533.1786 / Low: 5143.7574). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 99.0812 GNF (High: 5881.6770 / Low: 5782.5958).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 96.7030 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6188.0028) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5385.2580), the exchange rate shifted by +802.7448 (+14.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5504.2944 | 5296.9683 | 5384.3399 |
| February | 5400.7227 | 5226.9834 | 5287.6369 |
| March | 5533.1786 | 5143.7574 | 5357.1004 |
| April | 5328.7995 | 5206.2309 | 5275.4583 |
| May | 5410.2239 | 5198.5780 | 5284.4655 |
| June | 5571.5064 | 5422.6650 | 5496.8761 |
| July | 5835.3233 | 5528.2559 | 5640.4859 |
| August | 5890.6792 | 5782.9753 | 5833.6826 |
| September | 5881.6770 | 5782.5958 | 5843.5950 |
| October | 5944.4232 | 5826.0714 | 5885.5422 |
| November | 6008.2925 | 5818.8275 | 5930.3391 |
| December | 6286.8473 | 6078.9508 | 6188.0028 |