2018 BGN to MKD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BGN to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BGN to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 31.7670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 30.8940.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8730 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4845 to the December average rate of 31.4685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.7670 was down 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.0680, 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 MKD 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 31.4753, compared to 31.4769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.6469 MKD (High: 31.5410 / Low: 30.8940). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0945 MKD (High: 31.5335 / Low: 31.4390).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0911 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 31.4465) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.4855), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0390 (-0.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5433 | 31.2718 | 31.4845 |
| February | 31.5498 | 31.4290 | 31.4999 |
| March | 31.5271 | 31.3909 | 31.4776 |
| April | 31.5772 | 31.4283 | 31.4876 |
| May | 31.5487 | 31.2689 | 31.4966 |
| June | 31.5410 | 30.8940 | 31.4056 |
| July | 31.5711 | 31.4477 | 31.4915 |
| August | 31.5459 | 31.4340 | 31.4891 |
| September | 31.5335 | 31.4390 | 31.4863 |
| October | 31.5687 | 31.3518 | 31.4794 |
| November | 31.7670 | 31.3192 | 31.4465 |
| December | 31.5938 | 31.3316 | 31.4685 |