YEARLY HIGH
0.0208 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 BGN

2018 BDT to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0208 was down 12.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104 BGN
2017 Average 107 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 94 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.96 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0207
0.0189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.0193, compared to 0.0202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 BGN (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0189). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BGN (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0197).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0205) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0205
2017 Avg (November) 0.0200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0197 0.0189 0.0193
February 0.0192 0.0188 0.0190
March 0.0192 0.0189 0.0191
April 0.0192 0.0188 0.0191
May 0.0200 0.0192 0.0195
June 0.0200 0.0196 0.0198
July 0.0200 0.0197 0.0199
August 0.0204 0.0198 0.0201
September 0.0202 0.0198 0.0200
October 0.0206 0.0199 0.0202
November 0.0208 0.0204 0.0205
December 0.0207 0.0203 0.0205