YEARLY HIGH
0.6963 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.6286 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6545 BGN

2016 XCD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.6286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0677 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6664 to the December average rate of 0.6871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6963 was up 0.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,482 BGN
2015 Average 3,263 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 3,143 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.56 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6920
0.6334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.6486, compared to 0.6604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0339 BGN (High: 0.6854 / Low: 0.6515). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 BGN (High: 0.6493 / Low: 0.6431).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0339
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6871) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+3.42%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6871
2015 Avg (December) 0.6644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6722 0.6626 0.6664
February 0.6657 0.6402 0.6522
March 0.6661 0.6370 0.6503
April 0.6443 0.6329 0.6383
May 0.6508 0.6286 0.6406
June 0.6559 0.6353 0.6436
July 0.6596 0.6491 0.6539
August 0.6537 0.6398 0.6467
September 0.6493 0.6431 0.6466
October 0.6660 0.6456 0.6566
November 0.6854 0.6515 0.6715
December 0.6963 0.6754 0.6871