YEARLY HIGH
1.2943 FJD
YEARLY LOW
1.2165 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2569 FJD

2018 BGN to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 1.2943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.2165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0778 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2604 to the December average rate of 1.2348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2943 was up 2.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2685, 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 6,472 FJD
2017 Average 5,948 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 6,082 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389.20 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2857
1.2253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to FJD 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 1.2657, compared to 1.2482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0505 FJD (High: 1.2816 / Low: 1.2311). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 FJD (High: 1.2884 / Low: 1.2712).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0505
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.2800) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1354), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1445 (+12.73%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.2800
2017 Avg (March) 1.1354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2761 1.2485 1.2604
February 1.2866 1.2625 1.2746
March 1.2943 1.2669 1.2800
April 1.2884 1.2712 1.2806
May 1.2816 1.2311 1.2575
June 1.2571 1.2280 1.2410
July 1.2668 1.2439 1.2538
August 1.2599 1.2294 1.2450
September 1.2788 1.2524 1.2656
October 1.2771 1.2412 1.2596
November 1.2587 1.2189 1.2303
December 1.2555 1.2165 1.2348