YEARLY HIGH
1.0478 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.9038 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9661 BGN

2017 AWG to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.0478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.9038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1440 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0230 to the December average rate of 0.9234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0478 was up 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0475, 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 5,239 BGN
2016 Average 4,929 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 4,519 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 720.02 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0339
0.9034
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 1.0043, compared to 0.9279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0412 BGN (High: 1.0478 / Low: 1.0066). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 BGN (High: 0.9411 / Low: 0.9209).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0230) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+1.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0230
2016 Avg (January) 1.0038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0478 1.0066 1.0230
February 1.0304 1.0077 1.0208
March 1.0330 1.0004 1.0163
April 1.0262 0.9942 1.0145
May 1.0001 0.9661 0.9821
June 0.9785 0.9522 0.9693
July 0.9601 0.9201 0.9447
August 0.9348 0.9085 0.9236
September 0.9278 0.9038 0.9143
October 0.9411 0.9209 0.9297
November 0.9451 0.9175 0.9319
December 0.9330 0.9102 0.9234