YEARLY HIGH
0.2714 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2321 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2501 BGN

2017 BOB to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.2321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2659 to the December average rate of 0.2389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2714 was down 0.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,357 BGN
2016 Average 1,281 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,161 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.59 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2690
0.2320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BGN 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 0.2608, compared to 0.2394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0095 BGN (High: 0.2486 / Low: 0.2390). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 BGN (High: 0.2429 / Low: 0.2376).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2659) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+2.05%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2659
2016 Avg (January) 0.2606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2714 0.2625 0.2659
February 0.2687 0.2613 0.2656
March 0.2681 0.2598 0.2642
April 0.2663 0.2573 0.2633
May 0.2589 0.2500 0.2546
June 0.2526 0.2467 0.2509
July 0.2486 0.2390 0.2439
August 0.2407 0.2331 0.2377
September 0.2395 0.2321 0.2351
October 0.2429 0.2376 0.2407
November 0.2442 0.2350 0.2399
December 0.2415 0.2353 0.2389