YEARLY HIGH
0.9398 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.8118 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8674 BGN

2017 BBD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.8118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1280 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9199 to the December average rate of 0.8257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9398 was up 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,699 BGN
2016 Average 4,419 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 4,059 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.96 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9298
0.8108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.9036, compared to 0.8311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0357 BGN (High: 0.8617 / Low: 0.8261). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 BGN (High: 0.8424 / Low: 0.8244).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0357
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

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 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9199) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+2.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9199
2016 Avg (January) 0.9000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9398 0.9085 0.9199
February 0.9274 0.9044 0.9191
March 0.9303 0.9003 0.9147
April 0.9236 0.8947 0.9132
May 0.9003 0.8702 0.8842
June 0.8782 0.8548 0.8707
July 0.8617 0.8261 0.8479
August 0.8343 0.8161 0.8273
September 0.8327 0.8118 0.8207
October 0.8424 0.8244 0.8322
November 0.8443 0.8197 0.8327
December 0.8336 0.8146 0.8257