2018 BGN to RSD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BGN to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BGN to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 60.8528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 59.9026.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9502 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.6393 to the December average rate of 60.4644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 60.8528 was down 4.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.4804, 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 RSD 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 60.4708, compared to 60.4421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.6916 RSD (High: 60.5942 / Low: 59.9026). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1666 RSD (High: 60.4154 / Low: 60.2487).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1278 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 60.6393) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.2660), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6267 (-4.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60.8528 | 60.3518 | 60.6393 |
| February | 60.7498 | 60.2941 | 60.5115 |
| March | 60.6646 | 60.1726 | 60.4297 |
| April | 60.6342 | 60.3012 | 60.4268 |
| May | 60.5676 | 59.9738 | 60.4409 |
| June | 60.6352 | 60.2559 | 60.3763 |
| July | 60.4154 | 60.2487 | 60.3352 |
| August | 60.6442 | 60.2274 | 60.3680 |
| September | 60.5986 | 60.2745 | 60.4779 |
| October | 60.6888 | 60.4109 | 60.5474 |
| November | 60.5942 | 59.9026 | 60.4598 |
| December | 60.5664 | 60.3624 | 60.4644 |