One unit buys 3.1 % fewer dollars than a year ago.
Currency in Bulgaria over time
72 official observations, 24 July 2026 → 22 October 2026. Every point is a published value — never interpolated.
Rank
#62 of 71
higher is better
Ranked behind
13 %
9 of 71 countries
Latest move
▲ 0.21 pp
since 21 October 2026
Below its peak
3.71 pp
peak 0.64 % in 22 August 2026
Full series
▲ 0.07 pp
since 24 July 2026
In Europe: #30 of 34vs median -2.09 %: −0.98 pp (worse)
Among 71 countries
Half of all 71 countries sit between -3.06 % and 0.00 %. Bulgaria is ahead of 13 % of them. Axis trimmed to the 2nd–98th percentile; 3 values beyond it sit in the end bars.
The currency’s US-dollar value now vs one year ago — positive means it strengthened. Our calculation from daily ECB reference rates.
How to read this figure
Our own calculation from daily ECB reference rates: the currency’s US-dollar value today versus one year ago. A strengthening currency makes imports and foreign travel cheaper; it is not a verdict on the economy.