YEARLY HIGH
307.4585 AMD
YEARLY LOW
279.5479 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
291.6790 AMD

2018 BGN to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 307.4585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 279.5479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.9105 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 301.1092 to the December average rate of 281.9101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 307.4585 was up 3.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 296.6055, 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 1,537,292 AMD
2017 Average 1,393,748 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,397,740 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,552.70 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

306.1798
279.7037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to AMD 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 298.4983, compared to 284.8597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.6387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 298.4983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 284.8597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 12.1658 AMD (High: 297.7366 / Low: 285.5707). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2136 AMD (High: 290.3682 / Low: 286.1546).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.1658
September Spread (Stable) ±4.2136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.0959 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 303.9734) against the same month in 2017 (average: 264.7306), the exchange rate shifted by +39.2428 (+14.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 303.9734
2017 Avg (February) 264.7306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 305.3656 295.9581 301.1092
February 307.4585 299.7493 303.9734
March 305.2762 300.2563 302.9242
April 305.5748 298.0940 301.8929
May 297.7366 285.5707 292.7970
June 291.7661 285.1485 288.2933
July 290.2150 285.5753 287.5978
August 288.9139 279.7710 284.3542
September 290.3682 286.1546 288.1800
October 287.9027 281.5292 284.7710
November 285.6815 280.1913 282.3449
December 284.3741 279.5479 281.9101