YEARLY HIGH
6.4114 BWP
YEARLY LOW
5.5904 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9735 BWP

2017 BGN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 6.4114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 5.5904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8209 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7537 to the December average rate of 6.1504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.4114 was down 1.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.5337, 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 32,057 BWP
2016 Average 30,819 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 27,952 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,104.71 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.3817
5.5834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BWP 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 5.7630, compared to 6.1839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3002 BWP (High: 6.3068 / Low: 6.0066). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0821 BWP (High: 6.2054 / Low: 6.1233).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3002
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1648 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 6.3152) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.9084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4068 (+6.89%).

2017 Avg (November) 6.3152
2016 Avg (November) 5.9084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7894 5.6888 5.7537
February 5.7893 5.5904 5.6880
March 5.7338 5.6022 5.6499
April 5.8191 5.6903 5.7588
May 5.9481 5.8081 5.8656
June 5.9707 5.8141 5.8621
July 6.1139 5.9527 6.0364
August 6.2054 6.1233 6.1712
September 6.2531 6.1448 6.1928
October 6.2873 6.1733 6.2373
November 6.4114 6.2579 6.3152
December 6.3068 6.0066 6.1504