2020 BGN to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BGN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BGN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 365.2692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 317.5138.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.7553 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 329.4409 to the December average rate of 361.5154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 365.2692 was up 6.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 343.1870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BGN to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 327.4489, compared to 350.6354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.1866 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 21.1820 SOS (High: 338.6959 / Low: 317.5138). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4663 SOS (High: 353.4304 / Low: 347.9641).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.5513 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 361.5154) against the same month in 2019 (average: 329.4076), the exchange rate shifted by +32.1078 (+9.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 333.4123 | 327.0682 | 329.4409 |
| February | 332.2504 | 319.2480 | 325.3101 |
| March | 338.6959 | 317.5138 | 329.1830 |
| April | 325.3706 | 319.1639 | 322.6318 |
| May | 329.7530 | 320.1613 | 323.8718 |
| June | 337.9285 | 330.2905 | 334.2555 |
| July | 353.4304 | 333.5613 | 340.2232 |
| August | 353.4304 | 347.9641 | 350.5523 |
| September | 353.9635 | 344.9601 | 349.9194 |
| October | 352.5132 | 346.5585 | 349.6661 |
| November | 356.4138 | 344.7361 | 351.9362 |
| December | 365.2692 | 358.9439 | 361.5154 |