YEARLY HIGH
24.4974 ARS
YEARLY LOW
11.3314 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8265 ARS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 122,487 ARS
2017 Average 47,958 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 56,657 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,830.08 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.0867
10.7457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.0008
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 22.9749
2017 Avg (September) 10.4996

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