2018 BGN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12748.1222 STD

YEARLY LOW

12083.1987 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12468.0655 STD

2018 BGN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 12748.1222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 12083.1987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 664.9235 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12595.5433 to the December average rate of 12243.7005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12748.1222 was up 0.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 12655.6229, 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 63,740,611 STD

2017 Average 62,645,223 STD

Yearly Trough Low 60,415,993 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,324,617.53 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12631.9982

12194.5395

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to STD 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 12541.2100, compared to 12394.9211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 146.2888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12541.2100

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12394.9211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 396.6841 STD (High: 12606.5837 / Low: 12209.8997). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 98.4886 STD (High: 12591.4076 / Low: 12492.9190).

August Spread (Volatile) ±396.6841

July Spread (Stable) ±98.4886

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 160.3664 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -160.3664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12595.5433) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12541.4949), the exchange rate shifted by +54.0484 (+0.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 12595.5433

2017 Avg (January) 12541.4949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12748.1222	12489.3641	12595.5433
February	12602.2798	12466.3304	12535.1201
March	12600.5695	12483.0837	12539.6654
April	12579.8199	12412.1332	12511.4696
May	12579.7841	12463.1283	12524.8260
June	12593.3071	12470.7115	12540.6352
July	12591.4076	12492.9190	12546.2078
August	12606.5837	12209.8997	12417.7910
September	12668.4919	12437.2760	12539.4722
October	12518.7269	12178.4868	12391.3609
November	12330.8436	12083.1987	12230.9944
December	12330.9880	12165.2764	12243.7005