YEARLY HIGH
5.1213 NOK
YEARLY LOW
4.8192 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9119 NOK

2018 BGN to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5.1213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 4.8192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3021 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9317 to the December average rate of 5.0222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.1213 was up 0.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.1093, 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 25,606 NOK
2017 Average 23,863 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 24,096 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,510.33 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.0396
4.8298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to NOK 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 4.9073, compared to 4.9164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1858 NOK (High: 5.1213 / Low: 4.9354). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0586 NOK (High: 4.8792 / Low: 4.8206).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1858
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0676 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.0222) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.0331), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0109 (-0.22%).

2018 Avg (December) 5.0222
2017 Avg (December) 5.0331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0302 4.8833 4.9317
February 4.9938 4.8877 4.9478
March 4.9574 4.8406 4.8977
April 4.9561 4.8962 4.9233
May 4.9629 4.8405 4.8963
June 4.8839 4.8238 4.8473
July 4.9061 4.8192 4.8604
August 4.9924 4.8590 4.9218
September 5.0083 4.8331 4.9184
October 4.8792 4.8206 4.8508
November 4.9904 4.8669 4.9247
December 5.1213 4.9354 5.0222