YEARLY HIGH
4.3011 SDG
YEARLY LOW
3.4428 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8338 SDG

2017 BGN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.3011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 3.4428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8583 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4973 to the December average rate of 4.0758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.3011 was up 17.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6506, 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 21,505 SDG
2016 Average 17,437 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 17,214 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,291.44 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.1336
3.4395
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 3.6450, compared to 4.0226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2923 SDG (High: 4.3011 / Low: 4.0088). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0800 SDG (High: 4.0482 / Low: 3.9681).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2923
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0800

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 0.0588 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.0758) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5770 (+16.49%).

2017 Avg (December) 4.0758
2016 Avg (December) 3.4987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5364 3.4428 3.4973
February 3.6851 3.4492 3.5079
March 3.7122 3.4513 3.5956
April 3.7337 3.6184 3.6602
May 3.8329 3.7112 3.7761
June 3.8938 3.8037 3.8329
July 4.0424 3.8727 3.9337
August 4.0872 3.9922 4.0316
September 4.1240 4.0085 4.0720
October 4.0482 3.9681 4.0132
November 4.0794 3.9480 4.0094
December 4.3011 4.0088 4.0758