YEARLY HIGH
342.0189 SOS
YEARLY LOW
278.7306 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
310.2827 SOS

2022 BGN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 342.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 278.7306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.2883 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 336.6720 to the December average rate of 307.7994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 342.0189 was down 6.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 365.6441, 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 1,710,094 SOS
2021 Average 1,757,444 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,393,653 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316,441.36 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

342.5082
280.6448
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 324.9106, compared to 295.6548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.2558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 324.9106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 295.6548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 19.5628 SOS (High: 302.6091 / Low: 283.0464). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9326 SOS (High: 311.6867 / Low: 303.7541).

November Spread (Volatile) ±19.5628
December Spread (Stable) ±7.9326

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.5825 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.5825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 337.3529) against the same month in 2021 (average: 359.4210), the exchange rate shifted by -22.0681 (-6.14%).

2022 Avg (February) 337.3529
2021 Avg (February) 359.4210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 341.5201 330.9962 336.6720
February 342.0189 330.6912 337.3529
March 331.4135 322.4201 327.3698
April 329.8513 310.4053 320.6254
May 319.1132 307.4812 313.7453
June 320.0914 308.2185 313.6980
July 307.9812 294.2204 300.1154
August 304.1082 288.7915 295.3903
September 294.2823 278.7306 287.9679
October 293.1893 281.9301 285.8000
November 302.6091 283.0464 296.8556
December 311.6867 303.7541 307.7994