2018 BGN to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3494 AED

YEARLY LOW

2.1084 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2186 AED

2018 BGN to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.3494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 2.1084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2410 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2912 to the December average rate of 2.1364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3494 was up 3.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,747 AED

2017 Average 10,613 AED

Yearly Trough Low 10,542 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,204.85 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3380

2.1157

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to AED 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 2.2742, compared to 2.1630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0917 AED (High: 2.3355 / Low: 2.2438). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 AED (High: 2.2078 / Low: 2.1840).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0917

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0838 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.3195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3209 (+16.05%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.3195

2017 Avg (February) 1.9986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3355	2.2438	2.2912
February	2.3494	2.2899	2.3195
March	2.3390	2.2987	2.3157
April	2.3276	2.2685	2.3050
May	2.2511	2.1698	2.2211
June	2.2181	2.1733	2.1929
July	2.2078	2.1840	2.1955
August	2.1998	2.1305	2.1669
September	2.2104	2.1701	2.1880
October	2.1773	2.1251	2.1572
November	2.1516	2.1084	2.1342
December	2.1517	2.1227	2.1364