YEARLY HIGH
4.7016 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.1874 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4603 SBD

2015 BGN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BGN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 4.7016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 4.1874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5142 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5250 to the December average rate of 4.5127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.7016 was down 9.73% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.2087, 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 23,508 SBD
2014 Average 24,807 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 20,937 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,571.17 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.6063
4.2630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to SBD 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 4.4173, compared to 4.5032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.3460 SBD (High: 4.6996 / Low: 4.3537). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1185 SBD (High: 4.6424 / Low: 4.5239).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3460
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1919 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 4.5388) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.9225), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3837 (-7.80%).

2015 Avg (August) 4.5388
2014 Avg (August) 4.9225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6996 4.3537 4.5250
February 4.5758 4.3865 4.4775
March 4.4065 4.1874 4.2931
April 4.3972 4.1994 4.2916
May 4.5052 4.2796 4.4061
June 4.5694 4.3339 4.5108
July 4.5065 4.3665 4.4474
August 4.7016 4.4250 4.5388
September 4.6424 4.5239 4.5777
October 4.6870 4.4284 4.5673
November 4.4543 4.3077 4.3753
December 4.5791 4.3629 4.5127