YEARLY HIGH
1.2568 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.0832 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1801 BGN

2018 BND to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 1.2568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.0832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1735 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2130 to the December average rate of 1.0960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2568 was down 4.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,284 BGN
2017 Average 6,277 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 5,416 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 867.74 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2372
1.0832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to BGN 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 1.2039, compared to 1.1563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1711 BGN (High: 1.2543 / Low: 1.0832). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 BGN (High: 1.2178 / Low: 1.2045).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1711
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0919 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.1701) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2589), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0888 (-7.05%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.1701
2017 Avg (June) 1.2589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2274 1.2026 1.2130
February 1.2125 1.1885 1.1998
March 1.2124 1.1974 1.2058
April 1.2178 1.2045 1.2103
May 1.2508 1.1212 1.2243
June 1.2568 1.0969 1.1701
July 1.2433 1.1034 1.1819
August 1.2336 1.1051 1.1260
September 1.2193 1.1006 1.1368
October 1.2456 1.1963 1.2091
November 1.2542 1.0892 1.1879
December 1.2543 1.0832 1.0960