YEARLY HIGH
0.2420 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2123 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2234 BGN

2016 SBD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.2420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.2123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0297 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2211 to the December average rate of 0.2352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2420 was up 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,210 BGN
2015 Average 1,122 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,062 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.50 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2371
0.2150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.2201, compared to 0.2267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0132 BGN (High: 0.2420 / Low: 0.2288). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 BGN (High: 0.2237 / Low: 0.2201).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2352) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+6.15%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2352
2015 Avg (December) 0.2216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2246 0.2180 0.2211
February 0.2211 0.2123 0.2168
March 0.2233 0.2172 0.2204
April 0.2211 0.2158 0.2175
May 0.2256 0.2178 0.2220
June 0.2273 0.2202 0.2229
July 0.2256 0.2218 0.2239
August 0.2256 0.2204 0.2231
September 0.2237 0.2201 0.2226
October 0.2289 0.2231 0.2261
November 0.2333 0.2234 0.2292
December 0.2420 0.2288 0.2352