YEARLY HIGH
70.2265 ALL
YEARLY LOW
67.3540 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.5932 ALL

2017 BGN to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 70.2265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 67.3540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8725 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.7100 to the December average rate of 68.1653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 70.2265 was down 2.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 71.9837, 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 351,132 ALL
2016 Average 351,077 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 336,770 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,362.39 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

69.9040
67.5751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to ALL 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 69.0562, compared to 68.1301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.0562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.1301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.0258 ALL (High: 70.2265 / Low: 68.2006). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5805 ALL (High: 68.3970 / Low: 67.8165).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0258
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5805

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6855 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 69.7100) against the same month in 2016 (average: 70.6061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8962 (-1.27%).

2017 Avg (January) 69.7100
2016 Avg (January) 70.6061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.2265 68.2006 69.7100
February 69.8642 68.9594 69.3375
March 69.5580 68.8909 69.1981
April 69.5580 68.9340 69.2328
May 69.1686 67.3540 68.7721
June 68.5598 67.4605 68.0866
July 68.5721 67.6164 67.8378
August 68.1272 67.5245 67.7692
September 68.6232 67.8377 68.3450
October 68.5918 67.7434 68.3696
November 68.6176 68.0000 68.2940
December 68.3970 67.8165 68.1653