YEARLY HIGH
931.5969 LBP
YEARLY LOW
801.0998 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
871.6162 LBP

2017 BGN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 931.5969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 801.0998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 130.4971 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 819.4550 to the December average rate of 918.0220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 931.5969 was up 4.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 887.7367, 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 4,657,984 LBP
2016 Average 4,270,954 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,005,499 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 652,485.57 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

929.4283
809.4575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to LBP 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 834.6322, compared to 908.6002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 73.9680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 834.6322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 908.6002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 38.1906 LBP (High: 910.6687 / Low: 872.4781). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.2111 LBP (High: 915.9627 / Low: 898.7516).

July Spread (Volatile) ±38.1906
October Spread (Stable) ±17.2111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 11.5423 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 919.4307) against the same month in 2016 (average: 864.8447), the exchange rate shifted by +54.5860 (+6.31%).

2017 Avg (September) 919.4307
2016 Avg (September) 864.8447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 830.8416 801.0998 819.4550
February 833.7720 811.1630 820.9562
March 835.5524 809.5242 822.5745
April 843.9057 816.3441 826.3166
May 868.4077 837.3040 853.2536
June 879.3134 857.5601 865.2371
July 910.6687 872.4781 887.3352
August 926.5823 901.1797 910.2475
September 931.5969 905.4174 919.4307
October 915.9627 898.7516 907.8884
November 928.2998 893.7169 908.6772
December 927.2728 908.5362 918.0220