YEARLY HIGH
554.3203 KPW
YEARLY LOW
479.0274 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
519.9105 KPW

2017 BGN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 554.3203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 479.0274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.2930 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 489.1439 to the December average rate of 545.0313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 554.3203 was up 4.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 529.6112, 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 2,771,602 KPW
2016 Average 2,546,594 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,395,137 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376,464.79 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

554.2680
483.2235
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 498.2645, compared to 541.5565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.2919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 498.2645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 541.5565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 22.5352 KPW (High: 544.7034 / Low: 522.1683). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.8442 KPW (High: 496.1267 / Low: 485.2826).

July Spread (Volatile) ±22.5352
February Spread (Stable) ±10.8442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.6208 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 548.3476) against the same month in 2016 (average: 515.7144), the exchange rate shifted by +32.6332 (+6.33%).

2017 Avg (September) 548.3476
2016 Avg (September) 515.7144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 496.6665 479.0274 489.1439
February 496.1267 485.2826 489.7639
March 499.8737 483.7503 492.0210
April 502.8891 487.2713 492.8184
May 517.0836 499.7612 509.0241
June 526.4870 512.4513 516.8159
July 544.7034 522.1683 530.8181
August 551.4284 539.3010 543.9507
September 554.3203 540.3864 548.3476
October 545.8191 534.1700 540.7268
November 548.9917 532.9922 540.4644
December 552.3895 539.8515 545.0313