YEARLY HIGH
2.1616 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.9517 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0788 AED

2016 BGN to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.1616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.9517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2099 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0404 to the December average rate of 1.9788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1616 was down 4.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,808 AED
2015 Average 10,425 AED
Yearly Trough Low 9,759 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,049.62 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1443
1.9638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to AED 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 2.0966, compared to 2.0609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1066 AED (High: 2.0907 / Low: 1.9841). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 AED (High: 2.1161 / Low: 2.0958).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1066
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0479 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.1217) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0252 (+1.20%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.1217
2015 Avg (May) 2.0964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0522 2.0231 2.0404
February 2.1239 2.0427 2.0854
March 2.1346 2.0415 2.0914
April 2.1472 2.1088 2.1292
May 2.1616 2.0883 2.1217
June 2.1388 2.0718 2.1115
July 2.0965 2.0631 2.0789
August 2.1271 2.0818 2.1043
September 2.1161 2.0958 2.1047
October 2.1078 2.0433 2.0722
November 2.0907 1.9841 2.0267
December 2.0148 1.9517 1.9788