YEARLY HIGH
1.3202 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.2043 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2557 BGN

2017 SGD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1.3202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 1.2043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1159 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2871 to the December average rate of 1.2267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3202 was up 0.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,601 BGN
2016 Average 6,402 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 6,021 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 579.73 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3152
1.2068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 1.2868, compared to 1.2247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0367 BGN (High: 1.3202 / Low: 1.2836). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 BGN (High: 1.2346 / Low: 1.2182).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.3062) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0289 (+2.26%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.3062
2016 Avg (April) 1.2773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2970 1.2779 1.2871
February 1.3181 1.2848 1.2993
March 1.3174 1.2914 1.3018
April 1.3202 1.2836 1.3062
May 1.2867 1.2552 1.2679
June 1.2689 1.2399 1.2584
July 1.2495 1.2185 1.2374
August 1.2217 1.2043 1.2160
September 1.2253 1.2089 1.2158
October 1.2347 1.2169 1.2242
November 1.2388 1.2166 1.2283
December 1.2346 1.2182 1.2267