2016 BGN to SZL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BGN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BGN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 9.3810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 7.3654.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0156 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0417 to the December average rate of 7.4777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.3810 was up 5.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.8801, 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 2016.
BGN to SZL 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 8.7901, compared to 7.8577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9324 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.7778 SZL (High: 9.3810 / Low: 8.6031). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2787 SZL (High: 7.6440 / Low: 7.3654).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5182 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.0417) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.8802), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1615 (+31.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.3810 | 8.6031 | 9.0417 |
| February | 9.2494 | 8.5984 | 8.9723 |
| March | 9.0031 | 8.5931 | 8.7486 |
| April | 8.8604 | 8.2340 | 8.4724 |
| May | 9.0258 | 8.3042 | 8.8376 |
| June | 8.9366 | 8.3919 | 8.6682 |
| July | 8.3764 | 7.9577 | 8.1500 |
| August | 8.2363 | 7.6155 | 7.8767 |
| September | 8.3494 | 7.7711 | 8.0678 |
| October | 8.0689 | 7.6082 | 7.8603 |
| November | 7.9468 | 7.5180 | 7.7138 |
| December | 7.6440 | 7.3654 | 7.4777 |