YEARLY HIGH
996.7267 CDF
YEARLY LOW
619.1714 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
844.9475 CDF

2017 BGN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 996.7267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 619.1714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 377.5554 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 659.9319 to the December average rate of 955.5448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 996.7267 was up 56.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 638.1842, 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 4,983,634 CDF
2016 Average 2,736,558 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,095,857 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,887,776.88 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

992.7023
629.6800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to CDF 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 744.7179, compared to 945.1770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 200.4591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 744.7179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 945.1770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 110.7819 CDF (High: 977.3994 / Low: 866.6174). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.3293 CDF (High: 959.5265 / Low: 938.1972).

July Spread (Volatile) ±110.7819
September Spread (Stable) ±21.3293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 11.9861 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.9861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 962.4504) against the same month in 2016 (average: 559.5909), the exchange rate shifted by +402.8596 (+71.99%).

2017 Avg (August) 962.4504
2016 Avg (August) 559.5909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 691.9829 619.1714 659.9319
February 708.7023 678.4163 692.5644
March 750.6231 705.9868 727.0494
April 782.8573 733.1418 754.0734
May 820.9969 782.3323 799.8510
June 869.2211 818.9711 834.8374
July 977.3994 866.6174 917.3191
August 996.7267 937.6189 962.4504
September 959.5265 938.1972 950.4643
October 953.0413 929.7173 941.7281
November 960.3981 925.5597 943.5555
December 978.9570 943.8717 955.5448