YEARLY HIGH
0.0297 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0235 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0252 BGN

2017 KGS to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0265 to the December average rate of 0.0237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0297 was up 9.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149 BGN
2016 Average 127 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 117 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.43 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0272
0.0234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0263, compared to 0.0242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0059 BGN (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0238). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BGN (High: 0.0270 / Low: 0.0266).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0244) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-4.16%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0244
2016 Avg (August) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0271 0.0262 0.0265
February 0.0268 0.0261 0.0265
March 0.0269 0.0261 0.0265
April 0.0270 0.0266 0.0268
May 0.0266 0.0256 0.0261
June 0.0256 0.0248 0.0254
July 0.0248 0.0241 0.0245
August 0.0297 0.0238 0.0244
September 0.0243 0.0237 0.0239
October 0.0246 0.0241 0.0243
November 0.0245 0.0235 0.0241
December 0.0239 0.0235 0.0237