YEARLY HIGH
1.6121 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.5002 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5505 WST

2018 BGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.6121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.5002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1119 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5687 to the December average rate of 1.5169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6121 was up 3.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5588, 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 8,060 WST
2017 Average 7,307 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,501 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 559.74 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6013
1.5078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to WST 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 1.5695, compared to 1.5315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0516 WST (High: 1.5956 / Low: 1.5441). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 WST (High: 1.5591 / Low: 1.5397).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0516
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

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 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.5935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2021 (+14.53%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.5935
2017 Avg (March) 1.3913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5956 1.5441 1.5687
February 1.5931 1.5611 1.5768
March 1.6121 1.5740 1.5935
April 1.6103 1.5776 1.5914
May 1.5688 1.5229 1.5531
June 1.5457 1.5163 1.5336
July 1.5591 1.5397 1.5484
August 1.5502 1.5014 1.5271
September 1.5578 1.5294 1.5419
October 1.5557 1.5130 1.5389
November 1.5302 1.5002 1.5156
December 1.5333 1.5049 1.5169