YEARLY HIGH
0.2300 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2120 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2202 BGN

2018 GTQ to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.2300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.2120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2181 to the December average rate of 0.2223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2300 was down 8.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,150 BGN
2017 Average 1,179 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,060 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.18 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2271
0.2132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.2180, compared to 0.2224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0089 BGN (High: 0.2228 / Low: 0.2139). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BGN (High: 0.2244 / Low: 0.2220).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2259) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2276), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.77%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2259
2017 Avg (August) 0.2276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2228 0.2139 0.2181
February 0.2177 0.2126 0.2151
March 0.2163 0.2120 0.2143
April 0.2181 0.2129 0.2149
May 0.2264 0.2194 0.2223
June 0.2255 0.2211 0.2236
July 0.2244 0.2220 0.2232
August 0.2300 0.2212 0.2259
September 0.2228 0.2155 0.2193
October 0.2228 0.2179 0.2204
November 0.2261 0.2213 0.2233
December 0.2236 0.2205 0.2223