YEARLY HIGH
43.4554 KGS
YEARLY LOW
36.8381 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.5800 KGS

2016 BGN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 43.4554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 36.8381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6172 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.1616 to the December average rate of 37.3133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.4554 was up 1.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.6514, 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 217,277 KGS
2015 Average 182,665 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 184,191 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,086.15 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

43.0044
36.7959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to KGS 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 40.7167, compared to 38.4433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.4433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.0614 KGS (High: 43.4554 / Low: 41.3940). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5946 KGS (High: 42.3984 / Low: 41.8038).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0614
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5946

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3383 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 42.4870) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.2655), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2215 (+20.48%).

2016 Avg (February) 42.4870
2015 Avg (February) 35.2655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.3984 41.8038 42.1616
February 43.4554 41.3940 42.4870
March 41.6114 40.7853 41.1487
April 40.9776 39.2397 40.0023
May 40.2957 38.8111 39.4790
June 39.7970 37.9936 39.0216
July 38.7908 37.7019 38.0981
August 39.7680 38.8576 39.3040
September 39.7999 38.9458 39.3854
October 39.0320 37.8860 38.5142
November 39.0905 37.2870 38.0451
December 37.9380 36.8381 37.3133