YEARLY HIGH
0.2336 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2094 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2221 BGN

2018 SRD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.2336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.2094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2149 to the December average rate of 0.2305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2336 was down 7.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,168 BGN
2017 Average 1,158 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,047 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.21 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2326
0.2102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.2164, compared to 0.2277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0089 BGN (High: 0.2195 / Low: 0.2106). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BGN (High: 0.2320 / Low: 0.2289).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2308) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+3.21%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2308
2017 Avg (November) 0.2236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2195 0.2106 0.2149
February 0.2148 0.2094 0.2121
March 0.2140 0.2103 0.2124
April 0.2168 0.2113 0.2134
May 0.2267 0.2185 0.2215
June 0.2263 0.2218 0.2243
July 0.2270 0.2231 0.2243
August 0.2312 0.2239 0.2273
September 0.2269 0.2228 0.2251
October 0.2318 0.2262 0.2283
November 0.2336 0.2289 0.2308
December 0.2320 0.2289 0.2305