YEARLY HIGH
1.8790 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.6236 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7347 BGN

2017 BYN to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BYN to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.8790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.6236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2554 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8401 to the December average rate of 1.6513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8790 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8819, 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 9,395 BGN
2016 Average 8,840 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 8,118 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,276.93 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8600
1.6215
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 1.8073, compared to 1.6622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0713 BGN (High: 1.7234 / Low: 1.6521). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0360 BGN (High: 1.6849 / Low: 1.6489).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0713
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0581 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.8401) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0400 (+2.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.8401
2016 Avg (January) 1.8001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8790 1.8119 1.8401
February 1.8548 1.8140 1.8378
March 1.8606 1.8006 1.8294
April 1.8472 1.7895 1.8265
May 1.8007 1.7404 1.7684
June 1.7564 1.7096 1.7415
July 1.7234 1.6521 1.6958
August 1.6687 1.6321 1.6546
September 1.6655 1.6236 1.6414
October 1.6849 1.6489 1.6645
November 1.6886 1.6394 1.6654
December 1.6671 1.6293 1.6513