YEARLY HIGH
27.9647 SDG
YEARLY LOW
4.2849 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9125 SDG

2018 BGN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 27.9647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 4.2849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.6799 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3742 to the December average rate of 27.6837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 532.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.9647 was up 550.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3011, 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 139,824 SDG
2017 Average 19,179 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 21,424 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,399.37 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.0158
2.0432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to SDG 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 9.8933, compared to 17.9316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 17.3616 SDG (High: 27.9347 / Low: 10.5731). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1163 SDG (High: 10.8193 / Low: 10.7030).

October Spread (Volatile) ±17.3616
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4367 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 27.6847) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0094), the exchange rate shifted by +23.6754 (+590.50%).

2018 Avg (November) 27.6847
2017 Avg (November) 4.0094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4633 4.2849 4.3742
February 11.5211 4.4843 10.5361
March 11.5384 11.3106 11.4016
April 11.4847 11.1573 11.3600
May 11.1350 10.6754 10.9233
June 10.8969 10.6508 10.7643
July 10.8193 10.7030 10.7636
August 10.7870 10.4427 10.6312
September 10.8654 10.6532 10.7369
October 27.9347 10.5731 20.0898
November 27.9647 27.3226 27.6847
December 27.8853 27.4884 27.6837