YEARLY HIGH
132.7214 GYD
YEARLY LOW
119.8090 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.8095 GYD

2018 BGN to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 132.7214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 119.8090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9125 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.1678 to the December average rate of 121.6239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 132.7214 was up 3.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 128.4838, 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 663,607 GYD
2017 Average 599,223 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 599,045 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,562.30 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

131.7602
120.4478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to GYD 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 128.5817, compared to 123.0373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.5817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.0373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.3892 GYD (High: 131.9729 / Low: 125.5837). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0274 GYD (High: 122.6202 / Low: 120.5928).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.3892
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0274

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 3.6882 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 130.8175) against the same month in 2017 (average: 112.7873), the exchange rate shifted by +18.0302 (+15.99%).

2018 Avg (February) 130.8175
2017 Avg (February) 112.7873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 131.9729 125.5837 129.1678
February 132.7214 129.0022 130.8175
March 131.5324 129.4740 130.4913
April 130.9931 128.6310 130.0093
May 128.3949 123.6411 126.3211
June 126.2812 123.5348 124.6832
July 125.7872 122.6482 124.7687
August 125.2774 121.1420 123.2548
September 125.6906 123.6063 124.5030
October 124.0640 121.1122 122.6830
November 122.5113 119.8090 121.3905
December 122.6202 120.5928 121.6239