YEARLY HIGH
2.2558 PLN
YEARLY LOW
2.1302 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1761 PLN

2017 BGN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.2558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 2.1302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1256 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2318 to the December average rate of 2.1483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2558 was down 2.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3064, 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 11,279 PLN
2016 Average 11,154 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 10,651 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 627.90 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2402
2.1392
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 2.1820, compared to 2.1702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0688 PLN (High: 2.2217 / Low: 2.1529). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 PLN (High: 2.2142 / Low: 2.1948).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0688
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.2318) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2509), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0191 (-0.85%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.2318
2016 Avg (January) 2.2509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2558 2.2088 2.2318
February 2.2142 2.1948 2.2033
March 2.2217 2.1529 2.1913
April 2.1812 2.1482 2.1655
May 2.1640 2.1302 2.1477
June 2.1753 2.1386 2.1526
July 2.1819 2.1477 2.1661
August 2.1951 2.1662 2.1812
September 2.2099 2.1627 2.1839
October 2.2053 2.1616 2.1803
November 2.1735 2.1479 2.1615
December 2.1584 2.1347 2.1483