YEARLY HIGH
3.6506 SDG
YEARLY LOW
3.3755 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4877 SDG

2016 BGN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 3.6506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 3.3755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2751 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3985 to the December average rate of 3.4987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.6506 was up 1.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.5928, 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 18,253 SDG
2015 Average 17,062 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 16,877 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,375.60 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.5822
3.3818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to SDG 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 3.4805, compared to 3.4948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.1715 SDG (High: 3.5891 / Low: 3.4176). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 SDG (High: 3.5108 / Low: 3.4691).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1715
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0668 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 3.5655) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.3442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2213 (+6.62%).

2016 Avg (November) 3.5655
2015 Avg (November) 3.3442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4294 3.3755 3.3985
February 3.5260 3.3917 3.4629
March 3.5461 3.3908 3.4706
April 3.5584 3.5013 3.5355
May 3.5847 3.4615 3.5180
June 3.5445 3.4252 3.4976
July 3.4648 3.4164 3.4419
August 3.5181 3.4484 3.4825
September 3.5108 3.4691 3.4882
October 3.5891 3.4176 3.4922
November 3.6506 3.5065 3.5655
December 3.5670 3.4470 3.4987