YEARLY HIGH
529.6112 KPW
YEARLY LOW
478.1948 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
509.3658 KPW

2016 BGN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 529.6112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 478.1948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.4164 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 499.9946 to the December average rate of 484.8975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 529.6112 was down 4.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 556.1532, 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 2,648,056 KPW
2015 Average 2,554,262 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,390,974 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257,081.87 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

525.4214
481.2135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to KPW 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 513.7339, compared to 504.9978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.7361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 513.7339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 504.9978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 25.7583 KPW (High: 511.8842 / Low: 486.1259). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9710 KPW (High: 518.4656 / Low: 513.4946).

November Spread (Volatile) ±25.7583
September Spread (Stable) ±4.9710

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 11.6895 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 519.8470) against the same month in 2015 (average: 513.6731), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1739 (+1.20%).

2016 Avg (May) 519.8470
2015 Avg (May) 513.6731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 502.8989 495.7663 499.9946
February 520.5062 500.5047 510.9891
March 523.0140 500.1706 512.4363
April 526.0715 516.7495 521.7374
May 529.6112 511.6009 519.8470
June 524.1312 507.7108 517.3988
July 513.7808 505.4692 509.3985
August 521.2743 510.1498 515.6176
September 518.4656 513.4946 515.7144
October 516.5465 500.6245 507.7715
November 511.8842 486.1259 496.5870
December 493.6310 478.1948 484.8975