YEARLY HIGH
1.1413 ANG
YEARLY LOW
1.0185 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0864 ANG

2018 BGN to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.1413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.0185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1229 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1132 to the December average rate of 1.0331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1413 was up 3.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0994, 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 5,707 ANG
2017 Average 5,145 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 5,092 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 614.38 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1371
1.0212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to ANG 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 1.1080, compared to 1.0647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0562 ANG (High: 1.1097 / Low: 1.0535). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 ANG (High: 1.0419 / Low: 1.0254).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0562
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1573 (+16.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1274
2017 Avg (February) 0.9701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1346 1.0896 1.1132
February 1.1413 1.1129 1.1274
March 1.1355 1.1173 1.1252
April 1.1307 1.1032 1.1201
May 1.0975 1.0607 1.0843
June 1.0895 1.0702 1.0780
July 1.1100 1.0834 1.0995
August 1.1074 1.0704 1.0889
September 1.1097 1.0535 1.0937
October 1.0525 1.0290 1.0422
November 1.0397 1.0185 1.0308
December 1.0419 1.0254 1.0331