YEARLY HIGH
365.2692 SOS
YEARLY LOW
317.5138 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
339.0421 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,826,346 SOS
2019 Average 1,659,376 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,587,569 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238,776.58 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

365.4038
318.7434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 327.4489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 350.6354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±21.1820
August Spread (Stable) ±5.4663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 361.5154
2019 Avg (December) 329.4076

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