2026 XAU to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7825.6704 BGN

YEARLY LOW

1.6270 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

3717.4444 BGN

2026 XAU to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAU to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 7825.6704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.6270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7824.0433 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6669 to the December average rate of 6877.7275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 412499.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7825.6704 was up 409940.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,128,352 BGN

2025 Average 8,668 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 8,135 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,120,216.71 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8339.8300

-756.3620

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAU 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 2646.4664, compared to 6930.3785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4283.9121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2646.4664

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6930.3785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 7824.0138 BGN (High: 7825.6704 / Low: 1.6565). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 BGN (High: 1.6618 / Low: 1.6430).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7824.0138

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 396.8035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -396.8035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1106.9607) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7428), the exchange rate shifted by +1105.2178 (+63414.78%).

2026 Avg (April) 1106.9607

2025 Avg (April) 1.7428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6862	1.6270	1.6669
February	1.6618	1.6430	1.6540
March	1.7132	1.6631	1.6924
April	7825.6704	1.6565	1106.9607
May	7699.7831	7462.9622	7581.8140
June	7586.2117	6877.0708	7185.0105
July	7140.2959	6836.5822	6983.0295
August	6909.7256	6860.3438	6877.7275