YEARLY HIGH
1.9922 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.9381 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9566 BGN

2023 EUR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the EUR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 1.9922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.9381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0541 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9566 to the December average rate of 1.9564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.9922 was up 0.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.9776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,961 BGN
2022 Average 9,780 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 9,691 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.38 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.9587
1.9556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1.9570, compared to 1.9561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0446 BGN (High: 1.9922 / Low: 1.9476). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 BGN (High: 1.9606 / Low: 1.9540).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0446
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 1.9581) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.09%).

2023 Avg (May) 1.9581
2022 Avg (May) 1.9564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9606 1.9507 1.9566
February 1.9768 1.9499 1.9565
March 1.9710 1.9381 1.9565
April 1.9778 1.9403 1.9584
May 1.9922 1.9476 1.9581
June 1.9600 1.9516 1.9560
July 1.9614 1.9525 1.9559
August 1.9611 1.9531 1.9561
September 1.9606 1.9540 1.9562
October 1.9586 1.9500 1.9559
November 1.9602 1.9512 1.9563
December 1.9608 1.9532 1.9564