YEARLY HIGH
0.5009 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.4329 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4625 BGN

2017 SAR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.4329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0680 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4906 to the December average rate of 0.4404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5009 was down 0.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,505 BGN
2016 Average 2,357 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,165 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339.86 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4959
0.4324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.4819, compared to 0.4432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0190 BGN (High: 0.4596 / Low: 0.4405). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 BGN (High: 0.4493 / Low: 0.4397).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4906) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+2.27%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4906
2016 Avg (January) 0.4797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5009 0.4831 0.4906
February 0.4945 0.4837 0.4900
March 0.4962 0.4801 0.4878
April 0.4922 0.4772 0.4869
May 0.4801 0.4640 0.4715
June 0.4684 0.4559 0.4644
July 0.4596 0.4405 0.4522
August 0.4450 0.4352 0.4412
September 0.4440 0.4329 0.4377
October 0.4493 0.4397 0.4438
November 0.4501 0.4371 0.4441
December 0.4445 0.4344 0.4404