YEARLY HIGH
1.0475 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.9475 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9858 BGN

2016 AWG to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.0475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.9475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1000 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0038 to the December average rate of 1.0334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0475 was up 0.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,238 BGN
2015 Average 4,918 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 4,738 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.20 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0406
0.9549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.9773, compared to 0.9943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0517 BGN (High: 1.0323 / Low: 0.9805). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 BGN (High: 0.9781 / Low: 0.9697).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0517
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0334) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+3.25%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0334
2015 Avg (December) 1.0009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0124 0.9980 1.0038
February 1.0026 0.9643 0.9823
March 1.0033 0.9595 0.9794
April 0.9711 0.9539 0.9620
May 0.9809 0.9475 0.9660
June 0.9886 0.9576 0.9702
July 0.9928 0.9769 0.9853
August 0.9838 0.9629 0.9734
September 0.9781 0.9697 0.9741
October 1.0022 0.9721 0.9885
November 1.0323 0.9805 1.0110
December 1.0475 1.0166 1.0334