YEARLY HIGH
2.3064 PLN
YEARLY LOW
2.1693 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2308 PLN

2016 BGN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 2.3064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 2.1693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1370 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2509 to the December average rate of 2.2670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3064 was up 3.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2328, 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 11,532 PLN
2015 Average 10,695 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 10,847 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 685.13 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2744
2.1853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to PLN 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 2.2327, compared to 2.2289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1099 PLN (High: 2.2943 / Low: 2.1844). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0343 PLN (High: 2.2686 / Low: 2.2342).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1099
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0544 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.2670) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0721 (+3.29%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.2670
2015 Avg (December) 2.1949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2943 2.1844 2.2509
February 2.2717 2.2265 2.2471
March 2.2179 2.1703 2.1927
April 2.2499 2.1693 2.2040
May 2.2686 2.2342 2.2532
June 2.2790 2.2124 2.2482
July 2.2720 2.2255 2.2476
August 2.2285 2.1790 2.1997
September 2.2336 2.1878 2.2096
October 2.2178 2.1831 2.2025
November 2.2769 2.2010 2.2469
December 2.3064 2.2481 2.2670