YEARLY HIGH
0.1789 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.1560 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1677 BGN

2017 BWP to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0229 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1738 to the December average rate of 0.1626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1789 was up 2.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 894 BGN
2016 Average 812 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 780 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.52 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1789
0.1565
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.1736, compared to 0.1618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0079 BGN (High: 0.1665 / Low: 0.1586). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BGN (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1612).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.1758) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0196 (+12.56%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.1758
2016 Avg (February) 0.1562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1758 0.1727 0.1738
February 0.1789 0.1727 0.1758
March 0.1785 0.1744 0.1770
April 0.1757 0.1718 0.1737
May 0.1722 0.1681 0.1705
June 0.1720 0.1675 0.1706
July 0.1680 0.1636 0.1657
August 0.1633 0.1612 0.1620
September 0.1627 0.1599 0.1615
October 0.1620 0.1591 0.1603
November 0.1598 0.1560 0.1584
December 0.1665 0.1586 0.1626