YEARLY HIGH
1.0554 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.9546 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0149 AWG

2016 BGN to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.0554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.9546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1008 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9962 to the December average rate of 0.9677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0554 was down 4.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1061, 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 5,277 AWG
2015 Average 5,087 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 4,773 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 503.95 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0467
0.9605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to AWG 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 1.0235, compared to 1.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0511 AWG (High: 1.0199 / Low: 0.9687). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 AWG (High: 1.0313 / Low: 1.0224).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0511
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.0353) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+1.29%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.0353
2015 Avg (May) 1.0221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0020 0.9878 0.9962
February 1.0371 0.9974 1.0181
March 1.0423 0.9967 1.0211
April 1.0484 1.0298 1.0395
May 1.0554 1.0195 1.0353
June 1.0443 1.0116 1.0308
July 1.0237 1.0073 1.0149
August 1.0386 1.0164 1.0273
September 1.0313 1.0224 1.0265
October 1.0287 0.9978 1.0118
November 1.0199 0.9687 0.9895
December 0.9837 0.9546 0.9677