YEARLY HIGH
1.7132 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0648 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8401 BGN

2026 CUP to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 1.7132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.0648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6484 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6669 to the December average rate of 0.0659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7132 was down 10.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,566 BGN
2025 Average 8,668 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 324 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,241.93 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8551
-0.0976
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 1.0981, compared to 0.0662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.6344 BGN (High: 1.6992 / Low: 0.0648). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BGN (High: 0.0659 / Low: 0.0659).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6344
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3789 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.6924) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8119), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1195 (-6.59%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.6924
2025 Avg (March) 1.8119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6862 1.6270 1.6669
February 1.6618 1.6430 1.6540
March 1.7132 1.6631 1.6924
April 1.6992 0.0648 1.4440
May 0.0653 0.0648 0.0651
June 0.0669 0.0652 0.0660
July 0.0668 0.0660 0.0665
August 0.0659 0.0659 0.0659