YEARLY HIGH
12.7833 ETB
YEARLY LOW
11.6803 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3566 ETB

2016 BGN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 12.7833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 11.6803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1030 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8026 to the December average rate of 12.0666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.7833 was up 1.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.5383, 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 63,916 ETB
2015 Average 58,703 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 58,401 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,515.01 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.7529
11.7162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to ETB 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 12.2736, compared to 12.4395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6302 ETB (High: 12.6903 / Low: 12.0600). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1203 ETB (High: 12.7233 / Low: 12.6030).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6302
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.2481 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 12.6409) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.8555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7855 (+6.63%).

2016 Avg (August) 12.6409
2015 Avg (August) 11.8555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8802 11.6803 11.8026
February 12.2969 11.8489 12.1025
March 12.4960 11.8801 12.1777
April 12.6388 12.3865 12.4969
May 12.6936 12.3845 12.5253
June 12.6784 12.3135 12.5365
July 12.5762 12.3693 12.4255
August 12.7833 12.4843 12.6409
September 12.7233 12.6030 12.6665
October 12.7328 12.3161 12.5227
November 12.6903 12.0600 12.3147
December 12.2773 11.8190 12.0666