YEARLY HIGH
0.1426 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.1211 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1333 BGN

2016 SCR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.1211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1377 to the December average rate of 0.1386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1426 was down 5.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 713 BGN
2015 Average 663 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 605 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.39 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1397
0.1274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1321, compared to 0.1344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0159 BGN (High: 0.1370 / Low: 0.1211). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BGN (High: 0.1335 / Low: 0.1303).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1386) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1406), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-1.36%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1386
2015 Avg (December) 0.1406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1404 0.1319 0.1377
February 0.1370 0.1211 0.1316
March 0.1355 0.1268 0.1322
April 0.1362 0.1228 0.1284
May 0.1348 0.1243 0.1300
June 0.1399 0.1290 0.1329
July 0.1387 0.1311 0.1343
August 0.1348 0.1291 0.1319
September 0.1335 0.1303 0.1317
October 0.1367 0.1308 0.1338
November 0.1399 0.1314 0.1359
December 0.1426 0.1361 0.1386