YEARLY HIGH
1.8394 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.6648 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7617 BGN

2017 CHF to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 1.8394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1.6648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1746 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8256 to the December average rate of 1.6741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8394 was up 0.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8361, 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 9,197 BGN
2016 Average 8,972 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 8,324 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 873.05 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8506
1.6581
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 1.8172, compared to 1.7061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0793 BGN (High: 1.7870 / Low: 1.7077). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 BGN (High: 1.8394 / Low: 1.8278).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0793
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.8346) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7768), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0578 (+3.25%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.8346
2016 Avg (February) 1.7768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8361 1.8189 1.8256
February 1.8394 1.8278 1.8346
March 1.8374 1.8098 1.8256
April 1.8357 1.8009 1.8247
May 1.8083 1.7834 1.7941
June 1.8053 1.7861 1.7988
July 1.7870 1.7077 1.7663
August 1.7340 1.6998 1.7149
September 1.7211 1.6863 1.7065
October 1.7181 1.6731 1.6948
November 1.6914 1.6711 1.6799
December 1.6853 1.6648 1.6741