YEARLY HIGH
1.8819 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.6992 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7678 BGN

2016 BYN to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYN to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.8819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.6992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1827 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8001 to the December average rate of 1.8563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8819 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,409 BGN
2015 Average 8,815 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 8,496 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 913.50 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8694
1.7119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYN 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 1.7524, compared to 1.7832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0928 BGN (High: 1.8512 / Low: 1.7584). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 BGN (High: 1.7525 / Low: 1.7357).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0928
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0385 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8563) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0618 (+3.45%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8563
2015 Avg (December) 1.7944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8156 1.7898 1.8001
February 1.7980 1.7293 1.7615
March 1.7992 1.7206 1.7565
April 1.7415 1.7106 1.7251
May 1.7590 1.6992 1.7314
June 1.7728 1.7173 1.7396
July 1.7803 1.7519 1.7668
August 1.7644 1.7267 1.7455
September 1.7525 1.7357 1.7452
October 1.7976 1.7425 1.7727
November 1.8512 1.7584 1.8130
December 1.8819 1.8230 1.8563