2018 BGN to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BGN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BGN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 24.4974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.3314.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1660 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8575 to the December average rate of 21.9867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 85.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.4974 was up 108.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.7561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BGN to ARS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 13.3278, compared to 20.3252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9974 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 7.0008 ARS (High: 23.1212 / Low: 16.1204). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1895 ARS (High: 12.7842 / Low: 12.5947).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2337 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 22.9749) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.4996), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4754 (+118.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4689 | 11.3314 | 11.8575 |
| February | 12.7000 | 12.3163 | 12.5214 |
| March | 12.9283 | 12.6246 | 12.7455 |
| April | 12.7842 | 12.5947 | 12.7026 |
| May | 15.2656 | 12.6930 | 14.2341 |
| June | 17.2527 | 14.8700 | 15.9059 |
| July | 17.2923 | 16.2124 | 16.5071 |
| August | 23.1212 | 16.1204 | 17.6199 |
| September | 24.4974 | 21.8602 | 22.9749 |
| October | 23.3661 | 20.7647 | 21.7413 |
| November | 22.6463 | 20.4066 | 21.1212 |
| December | 22.3842 | 21.1948 | 21.9867 |