YEARLY HIGH
4.8870 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.4432 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6605 SBD

2024 BGN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BGN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 4.8870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 4.4432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4438 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6967 to the December average rate of 4.4872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.8870 was up 1.54% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.8127, 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 24,435 SBD
2023 Average 23,085 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 22,216 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,218.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.8082
4.4580
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 4.6773, compared to 4.6438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.2196 SBD (High: 4.8870 / Low: 4.6674). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 SBD (High: 4.7083 / Low: 4.6250).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2196
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 4.7054) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.5070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1984 (+4.40%).

2024 Avg (March) 4.7054
2023 Avg (March) 4.5070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7559 4.6372 4.6967
February 4.7083 4.6250 4.6650
March 4.8870 4.6674 4.7054
April 4.7129 4.5957 4.6492
May 4.7334 4.6279 4.6908
June 4.7275 4.6089 4.6565
July 4.7265 4.6330 4.6884
August 4.8733 4.6758 4.7790
September 4.7967 4.6925 4.7371
October 4.6933 4.5653 4.6282
November 4.6361 4.4647 4.5429
December 4.5332 4.4432 4.4872