2017 BGN to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BGN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BGN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 360.1169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 307.9101.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.2068 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 314.0422 to the December average rate of 351.2339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 360.1169 was up 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 358.4204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BGN to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 320.3982, compared to 348.6268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.2287 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 16.4504 SOS (High: 358.8545 / Low: 342.4041). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1226 SOS (High: 337.5138 / Low: 329.3913).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 5.8213 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 349.6884) against the same month in 2016 (average: 333.6517), the exchange rate shifted by +16.0367 (+4.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 318.3026 | 307.9101 | 314.0422 |
| February | 321.3812 | 310.4416 | 315.0455 |
| March | 321.4430 | 310.7858 | 315.9967 |
| April | 323.5098 | 313.8638 | 317.3915 |
| May | 336.8197 | 321.1718 | 327.3210 |
| June | 337.5138 | 329.3913 | 332.5923 |
| July | 349.1816 | 333.9062 | 340.8598 |
| August | 360.1169 | 345.6734 | 349.6884 |
| September | 358.9174 | 347.3003 | 353.9716 |
| October | 353.5182 | 344.1187 | 348.1503 |
| November | 358.8545 | 342.4041 | 347.8570 |
| December | 359.4080 | 346.6435 | 351.2339 |