2018 BGN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BGN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BGN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 336.7441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 334.1231.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6210 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.3786 to the December average rate of 335.3412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 336.7441 was down 0.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 337.2539, 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 XAF 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 335.3934, compared to 335.3207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0727 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.3378 XAF (High: 336.4609 / Low: 334.1231). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8479 XAF (High: 335.8012 / Low: 334.9533).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2036 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 335.3481) against the same month in 2017 (average: 335.7153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3672 (-0.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 335.9200 | 334.5069 | 335.3786 |
| February | 335.9576 | 334.9359 | 335.4892 |
| March | 335.8261 | 334.3955 | 335.2856 |
| April | 336.4393 | 334.7401 | 335.3367 |
| May | 336.1357 | 334.9426 | 335.5219 |
| June | 336.7441 | 334.7551 | 335.3481 |
| July | 335.8012 | 334.9533 | 335.2773 |
| August | 336.0481 | 334.7532 | 335.3043 |
| September | 335.9823 | 334.8835 | 335.3726 |
| October | 335.8474 | 334.4629 | 335.3205 |
| November | 335.7890 | 334.6037 | 335.3081 |
| December | 336.4609 | 334.1231 | 335.3412 |