YEARLY HIGH
227.3832 MRO
YEARLY LOW
122.2245 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.6419 MRO

2018 BGN to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 227.3832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 122.2245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 105.1587 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.3779 to the December average rate of 207.6426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 227.3832 was up 0.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 225.3527, 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 1,136,916 MRO
2017 Average 1,039,997 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 611,122 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 525,793.72 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

226.4667
201.9573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to MRO 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 220.1124, compared to 209.1715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.9409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 220.1124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.1715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 89.3869 MRO (High: 211.6114 / Low: 122.2245). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7070 MRO (High: 214.0826 / Low: 211.3756).

October Spread (Volatile) ±89.3869
July Spread (Stable) ±2.7070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.7582 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 224.4242) against the same month in 2017 (average: 195.3549), the exchange rate shifted by +29.0693 (+14.88%).

2018 Avg (February) 224.4242
2017 Avg (February) 195.3549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 226.0437 216.1897 221.3779
February 227.3832 221.9417 224.4242
March 226.0573 222.7938 224.2346
April 225.9132 220.2698 223.0952
May 218.1867 210.2950 215.1276
June 214.9713 210.3625 212.4148
July 214.0826 211.3756 212.8260
August 213.7968 207.3594 210.3754
September 215.1476 210.9255 212.7580
October 211.6114 122.2245 203.9998
November 209.1205 204.9206 207.4271
December 209.1229 206.3126 207.6426