YEARLY HIGH
2.2685 BGN
YEARLY LOW
2.2295 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2545 BGN

2026 GBP to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GBP to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 2.2685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 2.2295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2534 to the December average rate of 2.2642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2685 was down 4.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.3748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,343 BGN
2025 Average 11,417 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 11,147 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.29 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.2660
2.2440
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

GBP 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 2.2545, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0385 BGN (High: 2.2679 / Low: 2.2295). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 BGN (High: 2.2685 / Low: 2.2592).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0385
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2.2642) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.3019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0377 (-1.64%).

2026 Avg (June) 2.2642
2025 Avg (June) 2.3019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2598 2.2416 2.2534
February 2.2673 2.2315 2.2458
March 2.2679 2.2295 2.2569
April 2.2588 2.2408 2.2484
May 2.2657 2.2563 2.2584
June 2.2685 2.2592 2.2642