2017 BGN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5588 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.3499 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4609 WST

2017 BGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.5588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 1.3499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2089 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3939 to the December average rate of 1.5420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5588 was up 3.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5130, 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 7,794 WST

2016 Average 7,196 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,749 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,044.46 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5583

1.3620

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to WST 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 1.4124, compared to 1.5094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4124

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0724 WST (High: 1.4223 / Low: 1.3499). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0305 WST (High: 1.5554 / Low: 1.5249).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0724

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.5255) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1311 (+9.41%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.5255

2016 Avg (November) 1.3943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4093	1.3751	1.3939
February	1.4086	1.3555	1.3784
March	1.4223	1.3499	1.3913
April	1.4388	1.3793	1.4050
May	1.4772	1.4189	1.4518
June	1.4752	1.4268	1.4538
July	1.5016	1.4488	1.4725
August	1.5319	1.4617	1.4880
September	1.5408	1.4905	1.5184
October	1.5298	1.4909	1.5099
November	1.5588	1.4955	1.5255
December	1.5554	1.5249	1.5420