2018 BGN to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8255 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.7566 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7825 CAD

2018 BGN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.8255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.7566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0688 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7754 to the December average rate of 0.7823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8255 was up 5.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7840, 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 4,127 CAD

2017 Average 3,746 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,783 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.05 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8201

0.7600

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to CAD 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 0.7910, compared to 0.7741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7910

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0330 CAD (High: 0.7987 / Low: 0.7658). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 CAD (High: 0.7895 / Low: 0.7779).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.8151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0835 (+11.41%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.8151

2017 Avg (March) 0.7316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7842	0.7593	0.7754
February	0.8014	0.7841	0.7941
March	0.8255	0.8040	0.8151
April	0.8129	0.7926	0.7996
May	0.7876	0.7690	0.7784
June	0.7956	0.7725	0.7834
July	0.7895	0.7779	0.7848
August	0.7759	0.7578	0.7695
September	0.7829	0.7617	0.7761
October	0.7722	0.7566	0.7650
November	0.7737	0.7602	0.7667
December	0.7987	0.7658	0.7823