YEARLY HIGH
1.7286 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.5513 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6324 XCD

2018 BGN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.7286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.5513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1773 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6858 to the December average rate of 1.5719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7286 was up 3.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6645, 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 8,643 XCD
2017 Average 7,809 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 7,756 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 886.54 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7202
1.5566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to XCD 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 1.6733, compared to 1.5915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0675 XCD (High: 1.7184 / Low: 1.6509). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 XCD (High: 1.6244 / Low: 1.6069).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0675
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0617 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.7066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2360 (+16.05%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.7066
2017 Avg (February) 1.4706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7184 1.6509 1.6858
February 1.7286 1.6849 1.7066
March 1.7209 1.6913 1.7039
April 1.7126 1.6692 1.6960
May 1.6563 1.5964 1.6342
June 1.6319 1.5990 1.6135
July 1.6244 1.6069 1.6154
August 1.6185 1.5675 1.5943
September 1.6264 1.5967 1.6099
October 1.6019 1.5635 1.5872
November 1.5831 1.5513 1.5703
December 1.5831 1.5618 1.5719