YEARLY HIGH
4.9573 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.5759 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7573 SBD

2018 BGN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 4.9573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 4.5759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3814 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8462 to the December average rate of 4.7017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.9573 was up 2.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.8442, 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 24,787 SBD
2017 Average 22,568 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 22,879 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,907.08 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.9230
4.6220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to SBD 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 4.8308, compared to 4.6839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2204 SBD (High: 4.8216 / Low: 4.6012). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0625 SBD (High: 4.7066 / Low: 4.6441).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2204
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0625

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.1499 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.8973) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.2344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6629 (+15.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.8973
2017 Avg (February) 4.2344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9489 4.7622 4.8462
February 4.9573 4.8370 4.8973
March 4.9460 4.8497 4.8979
April 4.9316 4.8076 4.8847
May 4.7903 4.6760 4.7348
June 4.7846 4.6931 4.7236
July 4.7904 4.6870 4.7289
August 4.7246 4.5759 4.6540
September 4.7478 4.6611 4.6994
October 4.7066 4.6441 4.6724
November 4.6895 4.5867 4.6471
December 4.8216 4.6012 4.7017