YEARLY HIGH
1.0129 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.9913 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9997 BGN

2017 BAM to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 1.0129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.9913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9998 to the December average rate of 0.9997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0129 was up 0.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,065 BGN
2016 Average 4,999 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 4,957 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.95 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0007
0.9990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.9998, compared to 0.9997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0156 BGN (High: 1.0129 / Low: 0.9973). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BGN (High: 1.0044 / Low: 0.9995).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 1.0004) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.05%).

2017 Avg (October) 1.0004
2016 Avg (October) 0.9998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0042 0.9913 0.9998
February 1.0044 0.9995 1.0006
March 1.0053 0.9918 0.9998
April 1.0035 0.9942 0.9998
May 1.0011 0.9950 0.9996
June 1.0067 0.9926 0.9993
July 1.0011 0.9915 0.9992
August 1.0029 0.9921 0.9993
September 1.0084 0.9962 1.0000
October 1.0129 0.9973 1.0004
November 1.0028 0.9942 0.9994
December 1.0036 0.9944 0.9997