YEARLY HIGH
0.0836 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0595 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0729 BGN

2017 ETB to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0816 to the December average rate of 0.0604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0836 was down 2.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 418 BGN
2016 Average 405 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 298 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.08 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0837
0.0582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0792, compared to 0.0666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0102 BGN (High: 0.0710 / Low: 0.0608). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BGN (High: 0.0707 / Low: 0.0690).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0816) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0847), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-3.74%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0816
2016 Avg (January) 0.0847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0836 0.0800 0.0816
February 0.0822 0.0796 0.0811
March 0.0819 0.0791 0.0805
April 0.0811 0.0780 0.0799
May 0.0783 0.0756 0.0769
June 0.0762 0.0738 0.0754
July 0.0743 0.0715 0.0730
August 0.0718 0.0694 0.0709
September 0.0707 0.0690 0.0698
October 0.0710 0.0608 0.0646
November 0.0620 0.0598 0.0610
December 0.0614 0.0595 0.0604