YEARLY HIGH
13052.1489 STD
YEARLY LOW
12077.0304 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12547.5910 STD

2020 BGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 13052.1489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 12077.0304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 975.1185 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12239.8000 to the December average rate of 12864.3882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13052.1489 was up 4.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 12530.3382, 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 65,260,745 STD
2019 Average 60,985,172 STD
Yearly Trough Low 60,385,152 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,875,592.48 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12926.8470
12177.3412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to STD 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 12369.3171, compared to 12725.8648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 356.5478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12369.3171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12725.8648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 771.8469 STD (High: 12848.8773 / Low: 12077.0304). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 223.3706 STD (High: 12363.4551 / Low: 12140.0845).

March Spread (Volatile) ±771.8469
January Spread (Stable) ±223.3706

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 239.5003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -239.5003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 12768.7885) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12362.0382), the exchange rate shifted by +406.7503 (+3.29%).

2020 Avg (July) 12768.7885
2019 Avg (July) 12362.0382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12363.4551 12140.0845 12239.8000
February 12442.5681 12166.4024 12249.1907
March 12848.8773 12077.0304 12494.1323
April 12397.7431 12146.7396 12254.6319
May 12521.0364 12174.0940 12300.4492
June 12818.3517 12553.0345 12677.6983
July 13052.1489 12602.6314 12768.7885
August 12928.3827 12646.6331 12771.2510
September 12768.8306 12492.9647 12628.3755
October 12743.6033 12468.2476 12632.6848
November 12783.2388 12507.6999 12689.7010
December 12987.9161 12733.2044 12864.3882