YEARLY HIGH
1.2318 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0641 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1553 BBD

2017 BGN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.2318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1678 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0872 to the December average rate of 1.2112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2318 was up 4.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,159 BBD
2016 Average 5,660 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,320 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 838.82 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2317
1.0741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BBD 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 1.1072, compared to 1.2035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0501 BBD (High: 1.2106 / Low: 1.1605). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 BBD (High: 1.2129 / Low: 1.1870).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0501
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.2186) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0725 (+6.33%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.2186
2016 Avg (September) 1.1460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1007 1.0641 1.0872
February 1.1057 1.0783 1.0881
March 1.1107 1.0749 1.0933
April 1.1176 1.0827 1.0951
May 1.1492 1.1107 1.1312
June 1.1699 1.1387 1.1485
July 1.2106 1.1605 1.1796
August 1.2254 1.1986 1.2088
September 1.2318 1.2009 1.2186
October 1.2129 1.1870 1.2016
November 1.2200 1.1844 1.2010
December 1.2275 1.1997 1.2112