YEARLY HIGH
0.2002 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.1828 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1907 BGN

2018 SEK to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.2002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.1828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1993 to the December average rate of 0.1902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2002 was down 3.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,001 BGN
2017 Average 1,015 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 914 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.68 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2005
0.1857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.1927, compared to 0.1887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0082 BGN (High: 0.1917 / Low: 0.1835). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BGN (High: 0.2002 / Low: 0.1984).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1993) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-3.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1993
2017 Avg (January) 0.2057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2002 0.1984 0.1993
February 0.1993 0.1934 0.1968
March 0.1945 0.1901 0.1925
April 0.1908 0.1851 0.1883
May 0.1917 0.1835 0.1889
June 0.1929 0.1871 0.1902
July 0.1911 0.1870 0.1896
August 0.1902 0.1828 0.1869
September 0.1899 0.1841 0.1874
October 0.1897 0.1860 0.1882
November 0.1917 0.1891 0.1900
December 0.1920 0.1887 0.1902