YEARLY HIGH
12703.5692 STD
YEARLY LOW
11133.0723 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11933.8760 STD

2022 BGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 12703.5692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 11133.0723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1570.4969 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12241.0468 to the December average rate of 12349.0370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 12703.5692 was down 2.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 12989.9881, 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 63,517,846 STD
2021 Average 62,661,899 STD
Yearly Trough Low 55,665,362 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,852,484.62 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12443.3810
11311.2528
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 12138.6175, compared to 11729.1346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 409.4829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12138.6175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11729.1346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 1103.5313 STD (High: 12370.1524 / Low: 11266.6211). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 252.4539 STD (High: 12358.4393 / Low: 12105.9854).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1103.5313
February Spread (Stable) ±252.4539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 664.6612 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -664.6612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 12042.1202) against the same month in 2021 (average: 12876.3574), the exchange rate shifted by -834.2372 (-6.48%).

2022 Avg (May) 12042.1202
2021 Avg (May) 12876.3574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12472.1076 12027.5098 12241.0468
February 12358.4393 12105.9854 12268.7594
March 12235.7308 11868.9062 12045.2232
April 12111.4380 11641.2927 11961.4170
May 12703.5692 11682.4067 12042.1202
June 12629.8675 11743.2896 12273.1383
July 12370.1524 11266.6211 11608.4771
August 11825.0866 11377.9907 11559.2976
September 11597.7808 11133.0723 11405.5969
October 11810.3942 11283.0474 11516.8654
November 12148.4009 11371.6940 11935.5337
December 12491.5459 12191.8142 12349.0370