YEARLY HIGH
1.1065 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.9544 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0370 AWG

2017 BGN to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.1065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.9544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1521 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9776 to the December average rate of 1.0830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1065 was up 4.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0554, 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 5,532 AWG
2016 Average 5,074 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 4,772 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 760.37 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1054
0.9660
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 0.9962, compared to 1.0778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0453 AWG (High: 1.0868 / Low: 1.0415). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 AWG (High: 0.9924 / Low: 0.9705).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0453
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.0938) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0672 (+6.55%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.0938
2016 Avg (September) 1.0265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9934 0.9544 0.9776
February 0.9924 0.9705 0.9797
March 0.9996 0.9681 0.9840
April 1.0059 0.9744 0.9858
May 1.0351 0.9999 1.0183
June 1.0502 1.0220 1.0317
July 1.0868 1.0415 1.0587
August 1.1007 1.0697 1.0828
September 1.1065 1.0778 1.0938
October 1.0859 1.0626 1.0757
November 1.0900 1.0581 1.0731
December 1.0986 1.0718 1.0830