YEARLY HIGH
1.1714 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.9801 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0780 BBD

2022 BGN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.1714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.9801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1913 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1576 to the December average rate of 1.0821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1714 was down 7.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.2607, 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 5,857 BBD
2021 Average 6,049 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,901 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 956.39 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1759
0.9904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BBD 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 1.1186, compared to 1.0374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0681 BBD (High: 1.0645 / Low: 0.9965). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 BBD (High: 1.1698 / Low: 1.1450).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0681
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.1576) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0870 (-6.99%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.1576
2021 Avg (January) 1.2446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1714 1.1396 1.1576
February 1.1698 1.1450 1.1604
March 1.1412 1.1102 1.1255
April 1.1296 1.0737 1.1063
May 1.1027 1.0603 1.0811
June 1.0985 1.0647 1.0807
July 1.0650 1.0251 1.0421
August 1.0562 1.0163 1.0346
September 1.0359 0.9801 1.0138
October 1.0314 0.9919 1.0058
November 1.0645 0.9965 1.0457
December 1.0946 1.0683 1.0821