YEARLY HIGH
0.2219 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.1979 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2084 BGN

2020 SBD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.1979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2127 to the December average rate of 0.1998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2219 was up 1.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,109 BGN
2019 Average 1,065 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 989 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.02 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2187
0.1981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.2140, compared to 0.2029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0169 BGN (High: 0.2219 / Low: 0.2050). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BGN (High: 0.2103 / Low: 0.2067).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2137) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.36%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2137
2019 Avg (March) 0.2130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2162 0.2100 0.2127
February 0.2204 0.2133 0.2170
March 0.2219 0.2050 0.2137
April 0.2180 0.2143 0.2165
May 0.2191 0.2112 0.2153
June 0.2103 0.2067 0.2084
July 0.2087 0.2004 0.2052
August 0.2020 0.1981 0.2002
September 0.2067 0.1987 0.2029
October 0.2075 0.2032 0.2046
November 0.2082 0.2032 0.2046
December 0.2017 0.1979 0.1998