2018 BGN to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4395 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.4140 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4259 XDR

2018 BGN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.4140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0255 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4338 to the December average rate of 0.4181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4395 was up 1.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4324, 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 2,197 XDR

2017 Average 2,082 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,070 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.48 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4364

0.4160

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to XDR 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 0.4303, compared to 0.4215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4303

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0115 XDR (High: 0.4273 / Low: 0.4158). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 XDR (High: 0.4203 / Low: 0.4163).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4347) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0332 (+8.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4347

2017 Avg (February) 0.4015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4372	0.4289	0.4338
February	0.4395	0.4310	0.4347
March	0.4373	0.4313	0.4340
April	0.4352	0.4292	0.4328
May	0.4281	0.4187	0.4242
June	0.4254	0.4173	0.4222
July	0.4284	0.4230	0.4255
August	0.4273	0.4158	0.4217
September	0.4286	0.4216	0.4249
October	0.4236	0.4166	0.4210
November	0.4206	0.4140	0.4177
December	0.4203	0.4163	0.4181