YEARLY HIGH
8.7067 SZL
YEARLY LOW
6.8865 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6902 SZL

2017 BGN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 8.7067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 6.8865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8203 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3627 to the December average rate of 7.9593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.7067 was down 7.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.3810, 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 43,534 SZL
2016 Average 41,607 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 34,432 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,101.31 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.6156
6.9180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.3116, compared to 8.0689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8356 SZL (High: 8.3568 / Low: 7.5212). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1935 SZL (High: 7.4485 / Low: 7.2550).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8356
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5148 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 8.4741) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.7138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7604 (+9.86%).

2017 Avg (November) 8.4741
2016 Avg (November) 7.7138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4485 7.2550 7.3627
February 7.4236 6.9890 7.1866
March 7.3040 6.8865 7.0595
April 7.5570 7.1866 7.3730
May 7.6201 7.3666 7.4932
June 7.6209 7.2785 7.3948
July 7.8990 7.6028 7.7466
August 8.1174 7.8847 7.9995
September 8.1744 7.8386 8.0082
October 8.4339 8.0403 8.2254
November 8.7067 8.2795 8.4741
December 8.3568 7.5212 7.9593