YEARLY HIGH
43.7538 KGS
YEARLY LOW
39.4390 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.3355 KGS

2018 BGN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 43.7538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 39.4390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3148 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.0665 to the December average rate of 39.9618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.7538 was up 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.6297, 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 218,769 KGS
2017 Average 198,675 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 197,195 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,574.12 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.4756
39.5951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to KGS 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 42.3899, compared to 40.2811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.3899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.2811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.8746 KGS (High: 42.2041 / Low: 40.3295). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5408 KGS (High: 40.2455 / Low: 39.7047).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.8746
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5408

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 1.4652 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 43.1523) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.6817), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4706 (+14.52%).

2018 Avg (February) 43.1523
2017 Avg (February) 37.6817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.7371 42.1929 43.0665
February 43.7538 42.4356 43.1523
March 43.4000 42.6515 42.9750
April 43.3957 42.2934 42.9164
May 42.2041 40.3295 41.4512
June 41.3031 40.2824 40.7781
July 41.0649 40.4995 40.7810
August 40.8055 39.5215 40.1963
September 41.0059 40.2575 40.5883
October 40.6122 39.7233 40.2408
November 40.2435 39.4390 39.9185
December 40.2455 39.7047 39.9618