YEARLY HIGH
8.7235 SCR
YEARLY LOW
6.3672 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3159 SCR

2022 BGN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 8.7235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 6.3672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3563 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9726 to the December average rate of 7.2327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.7235 was down 35.69% compared to the 2021 peak of 13.5653, 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 43,618 SCR
2021 Average 48,945 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 31,836 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,781.66 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.2497
6.5756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to SCR 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 7.7107, compared to 6.9211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 1.1868 SCR (High: 8.7235 / Low: 7.5367). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2326 SCR (High: 8.2259 / Low: 7.9933).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1868
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2326

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7529 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 7.9726) against the same month in 2021 (average: 13.2116), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2390 (-39.65%).

2022 Avg (January) 7.9726
2021 Avg (January) 13.2116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7235 7.5367 7.9726
February 8.4303 7.5654 7.9480
March 8.2259 7.9933 8.1102
April 8.1489 7.0813 7.8695
May 7.6483 6.9502 7.1166
June 7.8681 6.8879 7.2474
July 7.4553 6.5900 6.9094
August 7.1246 6.6395 6.8639
September 7.3397 6.3672 6.8019
October 7.0465 6.5403 6.7151
November 7.2888 6.4253 7.0034
December 7.6847 7.0141 7.2327