YEARLY HIGH
168.3570 YER
YEARLY LOW
143.7032 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
151.2493 YER

2018 BGN to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 168.3570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 143.7032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.6539 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.1311 to the December average rate of 145.5996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 168.3570 was up 9.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 154.1821, 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 841,785 YER
2017 Average 723,027 YER
Yearly Trough Low 718,516 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,269.36 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

159.7212
144.1610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to YER 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 155.0806, compared to 147.4180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.0806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.4180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 11.7166 YER (High: 168.3570 / Low: 156.6404). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5805 YER (High: 150.4924 / Low: 148.9119).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.7166
July Spread (Stable) ±1.5805

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.7121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 158.4245) against the same month in 2017 (average: 136.6120), the exchange rate shifted by +21.8125 (+15.97%).

2018 Avg (March) 158.4245
2017 Avg (March) 136.6120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.1568 152.9165 156.1311
February 160.0839 156.0917 158.0687
March 168.3570 156.6404 158.4245
April 158.6029 154.5805 157.0674
May 153.3936 147.8602 151.3553
June 151.1180 148.1012 149.4367
July 150.4924 148.9119 149.6420
August 149.9268 145.2381 147.6737
September 150.6639 147.9133 149.1148
October 148.3943 144.8074 147.0202
November 146.6190 143.7032 145.4576
December 146.6208 144.6504 145.5996