YEARLY HIGH
0.0257 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0228 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0243 BGN

2018 BTN to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0252 to the December average rate of 0.0243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0257 was down 10.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129 BGN
2017 Average 133 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 114 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.70 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0254
0.0229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0246, compared to 0.0239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0015 BGN (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0233). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BGN (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0242).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0252) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-6.76%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0252
2017 Avg (January) 0.0270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0257 0.0248 0.0252
February 0.0249 0.0244 0.0246
March 0.0245 0.0242 0.0244
April 0.0246 0.0240 0.0243
May 0.0249 0.0242 0.0245
June 0.0250 0.0245 0.0247
July 0.0245 0.0242 0.0244
August 0.0249 0.0236 0.0244
September 0.0238 0.0229 0.0233
October 0.0235 0.0228 0.0231
November 0.0248 0.0233 0.0240
December 0.0247 0.0239 0.0243