YEARLY HIGH
0.9819 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.8762 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9214 BGN

2018 ANG to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.9819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.8762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1057 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8984 to the December average rate of 0.9680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9819 was down 7.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,909 BGN
2017 Average 4,869 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 4,381 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 528.55 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9784
0.8787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 0.9028, compared to 0.9400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0481 BGN (High: 0.9492 / Low: 0.9011). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 BGN (High: 0.8950 / Low: 0.8806).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.9701) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0366 (+3.92%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.9701
2017 Avg (November) 0.9335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9178 0.8814 0.8984
February 0.8985 0.8762 0.8870
March 0.8950 0.8806 0.8887
April 0.9065 0.8844 0.8928
May 0.9428 0.9112 0.9223
June 0.9344 0.9179 0.9277
July 0.9230 0.9009 0.9095
August 0.9343 0.9030 0.9184
September 0.9492 0.9011 0.9146
October 0.9719 0.9501 0.9595
November 0.9819 0.9618 0.9701
December 0.9752 0.9598 0.9680