YEARLY HIGH
0.2394 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2064 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2221 BGN

2017 SBD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.2394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.2064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0330 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2342 to the December average rate of 0.2124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2394 was down 1.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2420, 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 1,197 BGN
2016 Average 1,117 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,032 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.75 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2386
0.2089
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 0.2308, compared to 0.2133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0103 BGN (High: 0.2167 / Low: 0.2064). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BGN (High: 0.2142 / Low: 0.2097).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2354) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+6.84%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2354
2016 Avg (March) 0.2204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2369 0.2316 0.2342
February 0.2384 0.2326 0.2362
March 0.2394 0.2316 0.2354
April 0.2379 0.2282 0.2336
May 0.2296 0.2196 0.2245
June 0.2253 0.2172 0.2211
July 0.2193 0.2124 0.2167
August 0.2169 0.2095 0.2137
September 0.2137 0.2084 0.2114
October 0.2158 0.2112 0.2131
November 0.2167 0.2064 0.2127
December 0.2142 0.2097 0.2124