2026 BGN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.9923 RUB

YEARLY LOW

42.1421 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.4907 RUB

2026 BGN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 50.9923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 42.1421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8502 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.8041 to the December average rate of 45.3801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 50.9923 was down 15.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 60.3545, 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 254,961 RUB

2025 Average 241,313 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 210,710 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,250.91 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

48.1005

42.2354

JanuMarcMayJuly

BGN to RUB 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 45.5091, compared to 45.3801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.5091

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.3801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 4.8893 RUB (High: 50.9923 / Low: 46.1029). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0591 RUB (High: 47.0598 / Low: 46.0007).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.8893

February Spread (Stable) ±1.0591

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.2901 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 47.6117) against the same month in 2025 (average: 47.4918), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1200 (+0.25%).

2026 Avg (March) 47.6117

2025 Avg (March) 47.4918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.5167	45.4373	46.8041
February	47.0598	46.0007	46.4170
March	50.9923	46.1029	47.6117
April	47.5875	44.6387	46.0143
May	44.9309	42.1421	42.7241
June	45.9395	42.4232	43.4835
July	46.9218	44.6205	45.3801