YEARLY HIGH
0.4359 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.4192 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4281 BGN

2017 RON to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4344 to the December average rate of 0.4217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4359 was down 1.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,180 BGN
2016 Average 2,178 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,096 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.95 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4356
0.4205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.4311, compared to 0.4251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0065 BGN (High: 0.4298 / Low: 0.4233). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BGN (High: 0.4265 / Low: 0.4239).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4344) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+0.64%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4344
2016 Avg (January) 0.4316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4359 0.4307 0.4344
February 0.4354 0.4308 0.4332
March 0.4335 0.4285 0.4301
April 0.4340 0.4288 0.4318
May 0.4311 0.4278 0.4294
June 0.4297 0.4252 0.4277
July 0.4289 0.4262 0.4281
August 0.4298 0.4233 0.4269
September 0.4265 0.4239 0.4253
October 0.4280 0.4242 0.4262
November 0.4261 0.4204 0.4222
December 0.4238 0.4192 0.4217