2018 BGN to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |