YEARLY HIGH
1.2827 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.1955 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2377 BGN

2018 AUD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.2827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 1.1955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0872 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2753 to the December average rate of 1.2311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2827 was down 10.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,413 BGN
2017 Average 6,645 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 5,977 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436.06 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2820
1.2016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.2459, compared to 1.2295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0718 BGN (High: 1.2745 / Low: 1.2027). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 BGN (High: 1.2441 / Low: 1.2339).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0718
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.2753) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3720), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0967 (-7.05%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.2753
2017 Avg (January) 1.3720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2827 1.2675 1.2753
February 1.2570 1.2406 1.2459
March 1.2492 1.2118 1.2303
April 1.2325 1.2161 1.2237
May 1.2693 1.2207 1.2451
June 1.2794 1.2384 1.2549
July 1.2441 1.2339 1.2390
August 1.2531 1.2120 1.2420
September 1.2175 1.1955 1.2083
October 1.2242 1.1967 1.2091
November 1.2649 1.2355 1.2477
December 1.2745 1.2027 1.2311