YEARLY HIGH
1.8361 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.7547 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7944 BGN

2016 CHF to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 1.8361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.7547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7882 to the December average rate of 1.8198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8361 was down 7.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,181 BGN
2015 Average 9,163 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 8,773 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.41 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8249
1.7636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 1.7846, compared to 1.8042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0508 BGN (High: 1.8152 / Low: 1.7644). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 BGN (High: 1.8028 / Low: 1.7842).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0508
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.8196) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+0.79%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.8196
2015 Avg (November) 1.8053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8034 1.7642 1.7882
February 1.7997 1.7547 1.7768
March 1.8046 1.7774 1.7897
April 1.7992 1.7787 1.7893
May 1.7825 1.7600 1.7687
June 1.8152 1.7644 1.7948
July 1.8083 1.7894 1.8009
August 1.8083 1.7833 1.7963
September 1.8028 1.7842 1.7907
October 1.8085 1.7864 1.7979
November 1.8361 1.8071 1.8196
December 1.8294 1.8068 1.8198