2018 PLN to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4731 BGN

YEARLY LOW

0.4450 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4591 BGN

2018 PLN to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.4731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.4450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4701 to the December average rate of 0.4559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4731 was up 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,462 BGN

2017 Average 9,192 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 8,900 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 562.09 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4719

0.4507

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.4635, compared to 0.4548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4635

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0129 BGN (High: 0.4579 / Low: 0.4450). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BGN (High: 0.4576 / Low: 0.4546).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4701) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+4.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4701

2017 Avg (January) 0.4481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4731	0.4659	0.4701
February	0.4724	0.4668	0.4692
March	0.4676	0.4621	0.4647
April	0.4716	0.4616	0.4665
May	0.4601	0.4506	0.4562
June	0.4589	0.4476	0.4542
July	0.4579	0.4450	0.4524
August	0.4598	0.4524	0.4565
September	0.4580	0.4522	0.4548
October	0.4563	0.4504	0.4543
November	0.4570	0.4515	0.4550
December	0.4576	0.4546	0.4559