YEARLY HIGH
1.9632 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.9479 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9560 BGN

2018 EUR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.9632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 1.9479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9559 to the December average rate of 1.9561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9632 was down 0.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,816 BGN
2017 Average 9,780 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 9,740 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.40 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9566
1.9549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1.9558, compared to 1.9562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0136 BGN (High: 1.9632 / Low: 1.9496). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BGN (High: 1.9584 / Low: 1.9534).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 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 (December 2018: 1.9561) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.03%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.9561
2017 Avg (December) 1.9555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9610 1.9527 1.9559
February 1.9585 1.9525 1.9552
March 1.9616 1.9533 1.9564
April 1.9596 1.9497 1.9561
May 1.9584 1.9515 1.9550
June 1.9595 1.9479 1.9561
July 1.9584 1.9534 1.9565
August 1.9595 1.9520 1.9563
September 1.9588 1.9524 1.9559
October 1.9612 1.9531 1.9562
November 1.9604 1.9535 1.9563
December 1.9632 1.9496 1.9561