YEARLY HIGH
50.3961 LRD
YEARLY LOW
46.1094 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.4030 LRD

2012 BGN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 50.3961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 46.1094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2866 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9123 to the December average rate of 49.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 50.3961 was down 8.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 55.1705, 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 251,980 LRD
2011 Average 256,463 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 230,547 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,433.15 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

49.8490
46.5947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to LRD 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 48.7945, compared to 48.0115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.7945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.0115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.9097 LRD (High: 50.0944 / Low: 47.1846). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1835 LRD (High: 50.2069 / Low: 49.0234).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9097
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1835

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.9734 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 49.4619) against the same month in 2011 (average: 50.5321), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0702 (-2.12%).

2012 Avg (February) 49.4619
2011 Avg (February) 50.5321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.5055 46.8091 47.9123
February 50.3961 48.4066 49.4619
March 50.3784 48.9736 49.5511
April 50.2069 49.0234 49.5778
May 50.0944 47.1846 48.6044
June 48.4966 46.6812 47.6596
July 47.9520 46.1094 46.8659
August 47.7151 46.2483 46.8929
September 49.8321 47.5438 48.4954
October 49.2331 47.7106 48.5031
November 49.1788 47.6726 48.3056
December 49.8807 48.2495 49.0061