YEARLY HIGH
2.5191 BGN
YEARLY LOW
2.4151 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4567 BGN

2016 XDR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.5191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 2.4151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1040 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4877 to the December average rate of 2.4995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5191 was down 1.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,595 BGN
2015 Average 12,331 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 12,075 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 520.08 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5065
2.4232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.4529, compared to 2.4606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0698 BGN (High: 2.5056 / Low: 2.4358). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 BGN (High: 2.4509 / Low: 2.4337).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0698
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.4995) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.4886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+0.44%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.4995
2015 Avg (December) 2.4886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5044 2.4756 2.4877
February 2.4810 2.4340 2.4563
March 2.4855 2.4236 2.4522
April 2.4461 2.4163 2.4302
May 2.4693 2.4151 2.4419
June 2.4673 2.4267 2.4489
July 2.4692 2.4411 2.4581
August 2.4615 2.4172 2.4400
September 2.4509 2.4337 2.4416
October 2.4692 2.4236 2.4477
November 2.5056 2.4358 2.4765
December 2.5191 2.4742 2.4995