YEARLY HIGH
517.5692 KPW
YEARLY LOW
481.5603 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
497.8442 KPW

2023 BGN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BGN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 517.5692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 481.5603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.0089 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 496.2347 to the December average rate of 502.4986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 517.5692 was down 1.81% compared to the 2022 peak of 527.1342, 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 2,587,846 KPW
2022 Average 2,424,335 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,407,801 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,044.59 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

511.1322
483.9031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to KPW 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 497.5826, compared to 498.1058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 497.5826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 498.1058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 19.1924 KPW (High: 505.9591 / Low: 486.7667). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9851 KPW (High: 508.8633 / Low: 500.8782).

November Spread (Volatile) ±19.1924
April Spread (Stable) ±7.9851

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 10.6791 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 508.8631) against the same month in 2022 (average: 468.9506), the exchange rate shifted by +39.9125 (+8.51%).

2023 Avg (July) 508.8631
2022 Avg (July) 468.9506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 501.9044 484.2302 496.2347
February 501.9618 485.3898 492.3069
March 501.3416 485.4324 492.9021
April 508.8633 500.8782 504.9981
May 509.4013 491.9404 500.0739
June 505.5569 492.1744 498.9799
July 517.5692 499.5837 508.8631
August 506.8823 496.7831 501.9786
September 497.0206 483.3811 491.2995
October 490.8779 481.5603 486.1722
November 505.9591 486.7667 497.8229
December 510.9021 495.0114 502.4986