YEARLY HIGH
16.7939 ETB
YEARLY LOW
11.9672 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8709 ETB

2017 BGN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 16.7939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.9672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8267 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2633 to the December average rate of 16.5677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.7939 was up 31.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.7833, 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 83,969 ETB
2016 Average 61,782 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 59,836 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,133.36 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.9981
11.8329
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 12.6355, compared to 15.1064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 2.3620 ETB (High: 16.4394 / Low: 14.0774). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3403 ETB (High: 14.4892 / Low: 14.1489).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.3620
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3403

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 16.5677) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.0666), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5011 (+37.30%).

2017 Avg (December) 16.5677
2016 Avg (December) 12.0666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4977 11.9672 12.2633
February 12.5686 12.1696 12.3360
March 12.6471 12.2037 12.4265
April 12.8222 12.3233 12.5157
May 13.2359 12.7670 13.0093
June 13.5438 13.1233 13.2623
July 13.9917 13.4517 13.7013
August 14.4016 13.9310 14.1014
September 14.4892 14.1489 14.3232
October 16.4394 14.0774 15.5457
November 16.7257 16.1333 16.3992
December 16.7939 16.2883 16.5677