YEARLY HIGH
0.1701 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.1525 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1627 BGN

2018 BWP to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.1701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1645 to the December average rate of 0.1608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1701 was down 4.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 850 BGN
2017 Average 838 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 762 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.02 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1678
0.1545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.1653, compared to 0.1601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0080 BGN (High: 0.1644 / Low: 0.1564). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BGN (High: 0.1673 / Low: 0.1646).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1667) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1705), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-2.22%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1667
2017 Avg (May) 0.1705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1664 0.1626 0.1645
February 0.1688 0.1633 0.1657
March 0.1673 0.1646 0.1658
April 0.1666 0.1636 0.1649
May 0.1701 0.1646 0.1667
June 0.1677 0.1605 0.1639
July 0.1642 0.1605 0.1624
August 0.1644 0.1564 0.1604
September 0.1591 0.1525 0.1556
October 0.1613 0.1571 0.1596
November 0.1643 0.1591 0.1618
December 0.1647 0.1587 0.1608