2018 BGN to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1467 AWG

YEARLY LOW

1.0332 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0826 AWG

2018 BGN to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.1467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.0332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1135 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1169 to the December average rate of 1.0470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1467 was up 3.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1065, 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 5,734 AWG

2017 Average 5,187 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 5,166 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 567.58 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1394

1.0375

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to AWG 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 1.1072, compared to 1.0580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1072

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0455 AWG (High: 1.1390 / Low: 1.0935). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 AWG (High: 1.0755 / Low: 1.0634).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0455

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 0.0392 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1512 (+15.43%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1309

2017 Avg (February) 0.9797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1390	1.0935	1.1169
February	1.1467	1.1144	1.1309
March	1.1367	1.1171	1.1254
April	1.1318	1.1040	1.1206
May	1.0971	1.0559	1.0814
June	1.0795	1.0578	1.0676
July	1.0755	1.0634	1.0692
August	1.0735	1.0406	1.0575
September	1.0836	1.0591	1.0711
October	1.0672	1.0417	1.0572
November	1.0544	1.0332	1.0460
December	1.0544	1.0402	1.0470