YEARLY HIGH
5.7266 SEK
YEARLY LOW
5.1348 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3628 SEK

2020 BGN to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 5.7266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 5.1348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5918 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3944 to the December average rate of 5.1987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.7266 was up 2.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.5834, 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 28,633 SEK
2019 Average 27,054 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 25,674 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,958.86 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.6053
5.1618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to SEK 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 5.4514, compared to 5.2742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3389 SEK (High: 5.7266 / Low: 5.3877). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0742 SEK (High: 5.3148 / Low: 5.2406).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3389
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0742

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1449 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.5568) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.3668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1900 (+3.54%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.5568
2019 Avg (March) 5.3668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4551 5.3518 5.3944
February 5.4638 5.3584 5.4055
March 5.7266 5.3877 5.5568
April 5.6364 5.4686 5.5683
May 5.5494 5.3540 5.4234
June 5.4157 5.2781 5.3597
July 5.3610 5.2253 5.2981
August 5.3148 5.2406 5.2730
September 5.4277 5.2712 5.3291
October 5.3710 5.2659 5.3155
November 5.3133 5.1773 5.2308
December 5.2519 5.1348 5.1987