2018 BGN to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5049.1981 SLL

YEARLY LOW

3730.5576 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

4657.0724 SLL

2018 BGN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 5049.1981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 3730.5576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1318.6405 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4781.4759 to the December average rate of 4879.8918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5049.1981 was up 7.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 4696.5513, 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 25,245,990 SLL

2017 Average 21,616,979 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 18,652,788 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,593,202.65 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5115.4812

3703.0134

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to SLL 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 4683.3695, compared to 4630.7752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 52.5943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4683.3695

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4630.7752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1229.5804 SLL (High: 5024.5237 / Low: 3794.9433). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 66.0466 SLL (High: 4914.6814 / Low: 4848.6348).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1229.5804

December Spread (Stable) ±66.0466

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 608.5803 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -608.5803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4997.7755) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4599.4847), the exchange rate shifted by +398.2908 (+8.66%).

2018 Avg (September) 4997.7755

2017 Avg (September) 4599.4847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4874.2254	4681.7043	4781.4759
February	4903.9580	4780.7547	4845.7102
March	4880.2964	4805.1094	4839.6090
April	4894.6844	4775.8930	4828.5900
May	4779.6551	4623.0935	4706.7062
June	4723.3175	3730.5576	4098.1259
July	3906.3853	3748.8905	3820.7190
August	5024.5237	3794.9433	4283.9667
September	5049.1981	4957.0439	4997.7755
October	4973.1633	4853.8999	4927.4709
November	4914.6238	4815.9216	4874.8276
December	4914.6814	4848.6348	4879.8918