2017 BGN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12655.6229 STD

YEARLY LOW

12362.7277 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12528.9535 STD

2017 BGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 12655.6229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 12362.7277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 292.8952 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12541.4949 to the December average rate of 12526.5930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12655.6229 was down 0.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 12723.7831, 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 63,278,114 STD

2016 Average 62,631,374 STD

Yearly Trough Low 61,813,638 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,464,476.11 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12554.2915

12485.4238

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to STD 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 12535.0439, compared to 12522.8632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.1807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12535.0439

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12522.8632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 238.5696 STD (High: 12601.2973 / Low: 12362.7277). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 110.5764 STD (High: 12584.2254 / Low: 12473.6490).

November Spread (Volatile) ±238.5696

December Spread (Stable) ±110.5764

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 22.8800 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.8800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 12548.5525) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12500.6166), the exchange rate shifted by +47.9359 (+0.38%).

2017 Avg (May) 12548.5525

2016 Avg (May) 12500.6166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12631.9527	12480.2088	12541.4949
February	12589.1477	12476.6432	12527.7110
March	12615.2715	12457.3560	12527.1977
April	12609.8888	12451.5244	12529.1587
May	12655.6229	12503.9256	12548.5525
June	12627.9611	12491.1110	12536.1487
July	12598.6537	12429.9804	12537.7922
August	12598.3292	12485.0744	12537.7226
September	12582.9367	12461.1815	12529.8657
October	12579.2845	12434.6678	12514.0428
November	12601.2973	12362.7277	12491.1628
December	12584.2254	12473.6490	12526.5930