YEARLY HIGH
0.2587 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2356 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2486 BGN

2020 CNY to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.2587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.2356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2544 to the December average rate of 0.2457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2587 was down 0.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,469 BGN
2019 Average 6,324 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 5,889 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 579.60 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2578
0.2368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.2524, compared to 0.2448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0122 BGN (High: 0.2478 / Low: 0.2356). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BGN (High: 0.2514 / Low: 0.2486).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2560) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.15%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2560
2019 Avg (February) 0.2556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2570 0.2504 0.2544
February 0.2587 0.2521 0.2560
March 0.2579 0.2471 0.2518
April 0.2569 0.2515 0.2545
May 0.2553 0.2467 0.2524
June 0.2474 0.2426 0.2454
July 0.2478 0.2356 0.2435
August 0.2402 0.2365 0.2385
September 0.2467 0.2405 0.2436
October 0.2507 0.2443 0.2472
November 0.2514 0.2486 0.2501
December 0.2473 0.2440 0.2457