YEARLY HIGH
42.6297 KGS
YEARLY LOW
33.6209 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.7212 KGS

2017 BGN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 42.6297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 33.6209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0088 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.6913 to the December average rate of 42.1603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 42.6297 was down 1.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.4554, 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 213,149 KGS
2016 Average 197,846 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 168,105 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,044.05 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

42.6515
36.7568
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 38.0127, compared to 41.4297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.4297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 8.3818 KGS (High: 42.0028 / Low: 33.6209). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5803 KGS (High: 37.5938 / Low: 37.0136).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.3818
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5803

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6042 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 42.1603) against the same month in 2016 (average: 37.3133), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8470 (+12.99%).

2017 Avg (December) 42.1603
2016 Avg (December) 37.3133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.2328 36.8375 37.6913
February 38.2712 37.2506 37.6817
March 38.2836 37.1849 37.7720
April 37.5938 37.0136 37.2480
May 39.0911 37.6018 38.3453
June 40.3754 38.9922 39.3378
July 41.5457 40.2814 40.7911
August 42.0028 33.6209 41.1219
September 42.2143 41.0855 41.7627
October 41.5273 40.6978 41.1585
November 42.5165 40.7760 41.5836
December 42.6297 41.8285 42.1603