YEARLY HIGH
0.4110 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.4006 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4044 BGN

2020 RON to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.4110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.4006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4093 to the December average rate of 0.4016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4110 was down 2.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,055 BGN
2019 Average 2,061 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,003 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.16 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4101
0.4004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.4061, compared to 0.4026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0065 BGN (High: 0.4076 / Low: 0.4010). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BGN (High: 0.4099 / Low: 0.4089).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.4089) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4118), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-0.69%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.4089
2019 Avg (February) 0.4118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4099 0.4089 0.4093
February 0.4110 0.4059 0.4089
March 0.4076 0.4010 0.4050
April 0.4059 0.4033 0.4044
May 0.4056 0.4034 0.4045
June 0.4056 0.4025 0.4042
July 0.4056 0.4030 0.4043
August 0.4061 0.4030 0.4044
September 0.4046 0.4009 0.4026
October 0.4019 0.4006 0.4012
November 0.4036 0.4007 0.4016
December 0.4024 0.4009 0.4016