YEARLY HIGH
4.7380 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.0006 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3848 SBD

2022 BGN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 4.7380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 4.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7374 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6738 to the December average rate of 4.4504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.7380 was down 6.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.0640, 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 23,690 SBD
2021 Average 24,260 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 20,003 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,686.83 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.7515
4.0491
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 4.5168, compared to 4.2528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2835 SBD (High: 4.3809 / Low: 4.0974). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1186 SBD (High: 4.7380 / Low: 4.6194).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2835
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1648 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 4.6930) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.9506), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2576 (-5.20%).

2022 Avg (February) 4.6930
2021 Avg (February) 4.9506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7292 4.5976 4.6738
February 4.7380 4.6194 4.6930
March 4.5991 4.4693 4.5282
April 4.5312 4.3102 4.4328
May 4.4808 4.3083 4.3809
June 4.4584 4.3157 4.3921
July 4.3371 4.1749 4.2490
August 4.3537 4.1770 4.2599
September 4.2472 4.0006 4.1487
October 4.2257 4.0420 4.1076
November 4.3809 4.0974 4.3012
December 4.5307 4.3965 4.4504