YEARLY HIGH
0.2519 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2220 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2359 BGN

2017 GTQ to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.2519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.2220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0299 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2448 to the December average rate of 0.2246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2519 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,259 BGN
2016 Average 1,163 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,110 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.45 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2511
0.2222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.2448, compared to 0.2271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0096 BGN (High: 0.2519 / Low: 0.2423). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 BGN (High: 0.2288 / Low: 0.2246).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2479) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+7.82%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2479
2016 Avg (February) 0.2299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2488 0.2420 0.2448
February 0.2519 0.2423 0.2479
March 0.2518 0.2452 0.2487
April 0.2515 0.2435 0.2487
May 0.2454 0.2373 0.2412
June 0.2391 0.2337 0.2373
July 0.2351 0.2284 0.2322
August 0.2300 0.2232 0.2276
September 0.2274 0.2220 0.2247
October 0.2288 0.2246 0.2264
November 0.2303 0.2227 0.2269
December 0.2268 0.2220 0.2246