YEARLY HIGH
0.5699 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5446 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5573 CHF

2016 BGN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.5699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.5446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5592 to the December average rate of 0.5495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5699 was down 7.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6168, 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 2,850 CHF
2015 Average 2,731 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,723 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.45 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5670
0.5479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to CHF 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 0.5604, compared to 0.5543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0159 CHF (High: 0.5668 / Low: 0.5509). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 CHF (High: 0.5605 / Low: 0.5547).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.5628) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5427), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+3.71%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.5628
2015 Avg (February) 0.5427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5668 0.5545 0.5592
February 0.5699 0.5556 0.5628
March 0.5626 0.5541 0.5587
April 0.5622 0.5558 0.5589
May 0.5682 0.5610 0.5654
June 0.5668 0.5509 0.5572
July 0.5589 0.5530 0.5553
August 0.5607 0.5530 0.5567
September 0.5605 0.5547 0.5584
October 0.5598 0.5529 0.5562
November 0.5534 0.5446 0.5496
December 0.5534 0.5466 0.5495