YEARLY HIGH
60.8528 RSD
YEARLY LOW
59.9026 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.4564 RSD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 304,264 RSD
2017 Average 310,149 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 299,513 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,751.16 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

60.6697
60.3048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.4708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.4421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6916
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 60.6393
2017 Avg (January) 63.2660

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