YEARLY HIGH
0.2500 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2111 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2285 BGN

2022 SBD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.2500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.2111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2140 to the December average rate of 0.2247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2500 was up 15.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2166, 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 1,250 BGN
2021 Average 1,031 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,055 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.51 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2465
0.2101
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 0.2216, compared to 0.2353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0158 BGN (High: 0.2441 / Low: 0.2283). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 BGN (High: 0.2165 / Low: 0.2111).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.2411) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0350 (+17.01%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.2411
2021 Avg (September) 0.2060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2175 0.2115 0.2140
February 0.2165 0.2111 0.2131
March 0.2237 0.2174 0.2208
April 0.2320 0.2207 0.2256
May 0.2321 0.2232 0.2283
June 0.2317 0.2243 0.2277
July 0.2395 0.2306 0.2354
August 0.2394 0.2297 0.2348
September 0.2500 0.2354 0.2411
October 0.2474 0.2366 0.2435
November 0.2441 0.2283 0.2326
December 0.2275 0.2207 0.2247