YEARLY HIGH
0.4324 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3978 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4164 XDR

2017 BGN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.4324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.3978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0346 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4022 to the December average rate of 0.4278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4324 was up 4.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4141, 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 2,162 XDR
2016 Average 2,035 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,989 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.91 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4315
0.3988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to XDR 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 0.4060, compared to 0.4267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0123 XDR (High: 0.4303 / Low: 0.4180). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 XDR (High: 0.4315 / Low: 0.4256).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4264) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+5.60%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4264
2016 Avg (November) 0.4038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4062 0.3978 0.4022
February 0.4056 0.3985 0.4015
March 0.4062 0.3990 0.4036
April 0.4082 0.3991 0.4023
May 0.4154 0.4062 0.4113
June 0.4206 0.4121 0.4152
July 0.4303 0.4180 0.4227
August 0.4322 0.4257 0.4283
September 0.4315 0.4256 0.4288
October 0.4290 0.4224 0.4263
November 0.4324 0.4228 0.4264
December 0.4310 0.4249 0.4278