YEARLY HIGH
1.2852 BZD
YEARLY LOW
1.1566 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2145 BZD

2018 BGN to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.2852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.1566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1286 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2536 to the December average rate of 1.1725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2852 was up 3.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2450, 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 6,426 BZD
2017 Average 5,811 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,783 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 643.24 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2795
1.1601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BZD 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 1.2445, compared to 1.1845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0506 BZD (High: 1.2776 / Low: 1.2270). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 BZD (High: 1.2077 / Low: 1.1948).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0506
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

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 0.0457 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.2695) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1758 (+16.08%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.2695
2017 Avg (February) 1.0937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2776 1.2270 1.2536
February 1.2852 1.2532 1.2695
March 1.2789 1.2582 1.2669
April 1.2732 1.2423 1.2612
May 1.2352 1.1877 1.2156
June 1.2134 1.1896 1.2002
July 1.2077 1.1948 1.2014
August 1.2046 1.1661 1.1853
September 1.2089 1.1887 1.1975
October 1.1920 1.1652 1.1803
November 1.1807 1.1566 1.1700
December 1.1813 1.1645 1.1725