YEARLY HIGH
0.4694 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.4433 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4596 BGN

2017 PLN to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.4694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4481 to the December average rate of 0.4655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4694 was up 1.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,389 BGN
2016 Average 8,967 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 8,866 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 522.66 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4674
0.4463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.4584, compared to 0.4608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0144 BGN (High: 0.4645 / Low: 0.4501). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BGN (High: 0.4556 / Low: 0.4516).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.4656) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0218 (+4.92%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.4656
2016 Avg (May) 0.4438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4527 0.4433 0.4481
February 0.4556 0.4516 0.4539
March 0.4645 0.4501 0.4564
April 0.4655 0.4585 0.4618
May 0.4694 0.4621 0.4656
June 0.4676 0.4597 0.4646
July 0.4656 0.4583 0.4617
August 0.4616 0.4556 0.4585
September 0.4624 0.4525 0.4579
October 0.4626 0.4535 0.4587
November 0.4656 0.4601 0.4627
December 0.4685 0.4633 0.4655