YEARLY HIGH
0.5727 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.5300 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5533 USD

2024 BGN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BGN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.5727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.5300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0427 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5578 to the December average rate of 0.5355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.5727 was down 0.42% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.5751, 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 2,863 USD
2023 Average 2,766 USD
Yearly Trough Low 2,650 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213.38 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.5712
0.5323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to USD 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 0.5528, compared to 0.5538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0261 USD (High: 0.5586 / Low: 0.5326). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 USD (High: 0.5560 / Low: 0.5480).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 0.5636) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.5578), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+1.05%).

2024 Avg (August) 0.5636
2023 Avg (August) 0.5578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5645 0.5534 0.5578
February 0.5560 0.5480 0.5519
March 0.5598 0.5516 0.5558
April 0.5558 0.5432 0.5483
May 0.5569 0.5456 0.5528
June 0.5573 0.5461 0.5503
July 0.5588 0.5490 0.5549
August 0.5727 0.5517 0.5636
September 0.5718 0.5630 0.5680
October 0.5660 0.5510 0.5571
November 0.5586 0.5326 0.5434
December 0.5412 0.5300 0.5355