YEARLY HIGH
365.6441 SOS
YEARLY LOW
331.7516 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
351.5422 SOS

2021 BGN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BGN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 365.6441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 331.7516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.8926 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 361.5758 to the December average rate of 336.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 365.6441 was up 0.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 365.2692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,828,221 SOS
2020 Average 1,695,551 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,658,758 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,462.91 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

364.1321
333.4564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to SOS 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 358.2005, compared to 344.8839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 358.2005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 344.8839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 14.7183 SOS (High: 346.4698 / Low: 331.7516). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6272 SOS (High: 347.6414 / Low: 341.0142).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.7183
October Spread (Stable) ±6.6272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.2430 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 361.5758) against the same month in 2020 (average: 329.4409), the exchange rate shifted by +32.1349 (+9.75%).

2021 Avg (January) 361.5758
2020 Avg (January) 329.4409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 365.6441 357.2033 361.5758
February 363.3940 355.5468 359.4210
March 359.1001 347.5265 353.9091
April 361.2686 347.2478 355.0166
May 364.7689 356.4947 361.1168
June 364.0095 350.8216 358.1639
July 354.8991 347.9393 350.9209
August 353.1890 344.8226 348.5687
September 353.8898 344.0800 349.7395
October 347.6414 341.0142 344.9285
November 346.4698 331.7516 339.1330
December 339.1634 332.5069 336.0127