YEARLY HIGH
0.0099 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0067 BGN

2018 AOA to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0090 to the December average rate of 0.0056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0099 was down 12.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49 BGN
2017 Average 52 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 28 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.76 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0094
0.0052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0076, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0023 BGN (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0076). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BGN (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0055).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0090) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0111), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-18.77%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0090
2017 Avg (January) 0.0111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0099 0.0076 0.0090
February 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
March 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
April 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
May 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
June 0.0071 0.0067 0.0069
July 0.0068 0.0065 0.0066
August 0.0066 0.0061 0.0064
September 0.0061 0.0057 0.0059
October 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
November 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056
December 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056