YEARLY HIGH
39.6050 BTN
YEARLY LOW
34.9275 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.5727 BTN

2017 BGN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 39.6050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 34.9275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6775 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.0046 to the December average rate of 38.9063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 39.6050 was up 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 39.4215, 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 198,025 BTN
2016 Average 190,061 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 174,637 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,387.69 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

39.6214
34.9551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BTN 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 36.3882, compared to 38.7572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.3882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.9716 BTN (High: 39.1699 / Low: 35.1983). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6305 BTN (High: 39.2680 / Low: 38.6375).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9716
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 39.2326) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.2624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9701 (+2.54%).

2017 Avg (September) 39.2326
2016 Avg (September) 38.2624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.4974 36.2330 37.0046
February 37.3935 36.0753 36.4923
March 36.4526 35.3419 36.0472
April 35.9922 34.9275 35.3440
May 37.1098 35.7067 36.4358
June 37.7863 36.6428 37.0051
July 38.8262 37.5670 38.0220
August 39.1699 35.1983 38.3355
September 39.6050 38.7741 39.2326
October 39.5801 38.5338 39.1092
November 39.4364 38.4045 38.9379
December 39.2680 38.6375 38.9063