YEARLY HIGH
8.0615 SCR
YEARLY LOW
6.8823 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4355 SCR

2023 BGN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BGN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 8.0615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 6.8823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1793 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4694 to the December average rate of 7.5016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.0615 was down 7.59% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.7235, 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 40,308 SCR
2022 Average 36,558 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 34,411 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,896.28 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.6421
7.1311
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 7.4909, compared to 7.3802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.8294 SCR (High: 7.8777 / Low: 7.0483). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2869 SCR (High: 7.6162 / Low: 7.3293).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8294
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2869

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2850 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 7.5576) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.9094), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6482 (+9.38%).

2023 Avg (July) 7.5576
2022 Avg (July) 6.9094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8777 7.0483 7.4694
February 7.8472 7.0267 7.4174
March 7.7524 7.1004 7.3734
April 7.8954 7.2453 7.5832
May 7.8388 7.2042 7.5027
June 7.9372 7.2114 7.5995
July 8.0615 7.2679 7.5576
August 7.6162 7.3293 7.4587
September 7.4434 6.9364 7.1737
October 7.4805 6.8823 7.1998
November 7.7164 7.1307 7.3895
December 7.8871 7.1071 7.5016