YEARLY HIGH
0.6007 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5437 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5683 CHF

2017 BGN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.6007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.5437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0570 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5478 to the December average rate of 0.5973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6007 was up 5.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5699, 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 3,003 CHF
2016 Average 2,787 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,718 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 285.11 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6025
0.5399
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 0.5503, compared to 0.5863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0260 CHF (High: 0.5856 / Low: 0.5596). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 CHF (High: 0.5471 / Low: 0.5437).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5973) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0478 (+8.70%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5973
2016 Avg (December) 0.5495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5498 0.5446 0.5478
February 0.5471 0.5437 0.5451
March 0.5525 0.5443 0.5478
April 0.5553 0.5447 0.5480
May 0.5607 0.5530 0.5574
June 0.5599 0.5539 0.5559
July 0.5856 0.5596 0.5662
August 0.5883 0.5767 0.5831
September 0.5930 0.5810 0.5860
October 0.5977 0.5820 0.5901
November 0.5984 0.5912 0.5953
December 0.6007 0.5934 0.5973