YEARLY HIGH
0.1653 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.1402 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1501 BGN

2020 BWP to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.1653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.1402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0251 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1643 to the December average rate of 0.1475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1653 was down 0.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 826 BGN
2019 Average 812 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 701 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.55 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1665
0.1398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BGN 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 0.1545, compared to 0.1457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0134 BGN (High: 0.1619 / Low: 0.1484). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BGN (High: 0.1495 / Low: 0.1465).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1643) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+1.05%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1643
2019 Avg (January) 0.1626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1653 0.1617 0.1643
February 0.1647 0.1598 0.1629
March 0.1619 0.1484 0.1545
April 0.1502 0.1460 0.1479
May 0.1506 0.1471 0.1487
June 0.1499 0.1469 0.1485
July 0.1493 0.1433 0.1474
August 0.1437 0.1402 0.1421
September 0.1461 0.1430 0.1443
October 0.1472 0.1440 0.1451
November 0.1495 0.1465 0.1480
December 0.1489 0.1456 0.1475