YEARLY HIGH
0.3968 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.3761 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3875 BGN

2026 PGK to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.3968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.3761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3898 to the December average rate of 0.3870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3968 was down 17.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,984 BGN
2025 Average 2,095 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,880 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.75 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3930
0.3840
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK 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 0.3876, compared to 0.3870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0194 BGN (High: 0.3954 / Low: 0.3761). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BGN (High: 0.3858 / Low: 0.3846).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.3923) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4455), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0532 (-11.95%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.3923
2025 Avg (March) 0.4455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3954 0.3761 0.3898
February 0.3893 0.3798 0.3848
March 0.3968 0.3834 0.3923
April 0.3937 0.3792 0.3858
May 0.3858 0.3846 0.3851
June 0.3927 0.3836 0.3878
July 0.3913 0.3826 0.3870