YEARLY HIGH
1.1770 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0641 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1321 BBD

2016 BGN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.1770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.0641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1129 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1111 to the December average rate of 1.0790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1770 was down 4.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2359, 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 5,885 BBD
2015 Average 5,676 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,321 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 564.59 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1675
1.0710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BBD 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 1.1416, compared to 1.1225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0570 BBD (High: 1.1374 / Low: 1.0804). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 BBD (High: 1.1523 / Low: 1.1412).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0570
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.1552) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+1.20%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.1552
2015 Avg (May) 1.1415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1174 1.1016 1.1111
February 1.1566 1.1123 1.1355
March 1.1624 1.1116 1.1388
April 1.1692 1.1484 1.1594
May 1.1770 1.1370 1.1552
June 1.1646 1.1281 1.1498
July 1.1416 1.1234 1.1320
August 1.1583 1.1336 1.1458
September 1.1523 1.1412 1.1460
October 1.1478 1.1126 1.1283
November 1.1374 1.0804 1.1036
December 1.0971 1.0641 1.0790