YEARLY HIGH
25.1777 GMD
YEARLY LOW
21.7754 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.7634 GMD

2016 BGN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 25.1777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 21.7754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4024 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9443 to the December average rate of 23.0672, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.1777 was down 5.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.5915, 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 125,889 GMD
2015 Average 116,946 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 108,877 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,011.89 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.0092
21.6657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to GMD 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 23.5742, compared to 23.9527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.5742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.9527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.0498 GMD (High: 24.8437 / Low: 21.7939). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2715 GMD (High: 24.5554 / Low: 24.2840).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.0498
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 24.6951) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.5591), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1360 (+0.55%).

2016 Avg (May) 24.6951
2015 Avg (May) 24.5591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.0830 21.7754 21.9443
February 22.7871 21.9392 22.4086
March 24.8437 21.7939 23.1309
April 24.9375 24.5372 24.7306
May 25.1777 24.2331 24.6951
June 24.9428 24.1390 24.5356
July 24.3187 23.9667 24.1599
August 24.7803 24.1555 24.4390
September 24.5554 24.2840 24.4156
October 24.4934 23.7201 24.0713
November 24.2497 22.9580 23.5632
December 23.5710 22.6767 23.0672