YEARLY HIGH
65.7596 ISK
YEARLY LOW
56.2503 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.5457 ISK

2017 BGN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 65.7596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 56.2503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5093 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.0999 to the December average rate of 63.4641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 65.7596 was down 10.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 73.0995, 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 328,798 ISK
2016 Average 341,793 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 281,252 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,546.69 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

65.4886
57.2530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to ISK 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 59.8194, compared to 63.2720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.8194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.2720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 5.6564 ISK (High: 63.3800 / Low: 57.7236). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5049 ISK (High: 63.2505 / Low: 61.7457).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.6564
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.2893 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 64.8023) against the same month in 2016 (average: 65.7933), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9910 (-1.51%).

2017 Avg (September) 64.8023
2016 Avg (September) 65.7933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.7285 60.5653 62.0999
February 63.3800 57.7236 60.6498
March 61.7913 57.5533 59.7050
April 62.0337 59.1303 60.4057
May 59.4535 56.8620 58.1164
June 60.3151 56.2503 57.9393
July 63.2470 59.4788 61.4936
August 65.5452 62.9104 63.9758
September 65.7596 63.6424 64.8023
October 64.0167 62.3683 63.3721
November 63.2505 61.7457 62.5241
December 64.3847 62.6102 63.4641