YEARLY HIGH
838.6578 MMK
YEARLY LOW
720.3585 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
786.3200 MMK

2017 BGN to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 838.6578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 720.3585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 118.2993 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 737.5100 to the December average rate of 822.5711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 838.6578 was up 13.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 740.7652, 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 4,193,289 MMK
2016 Average 3,493,080 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,601,792 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 591,496.68 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

838.4237
728.3360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to MMK 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 754.4859, compared to 818.1541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 63.6682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 754.4859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 818.1541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 34.6958 MMK (High: 786.9944 / Low: 752.2986). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.7690 MMK (High: 752.6524 / Low: 736.8835).

May Spread (Volatile) ±34.6958
February Spread (Stable) ±15.7690

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 11.1213 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 829.2498) against the same month in 2016 (average: 704.2443), the exchange rate shifted by +125.0055 (+17.75%).

2017 Avg (September) 829.2498
2016 Avg (September) 704.2443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 748.0418 720.3585 737.5100
February 752.6524 736.8835 744.7113
March 760.7789 731.2230 746.9580
April 762.7196 736.0910 744.7164
May 786.9944 752.2986 770.9502
June 801.4203 771.6114 782.0697
July 818.7164 789.4693 803.4877
August 833.0505 813.9924 821.8840
September 838.6578 818.4452 829.2498
October 828.3571 804.8339 818.1284
November 834.4384 800.8055 813.6037
December 830.6151 814.0662 822.5711