YEARLY HIGH
54.8731 LRD
YEARLY LOW
46.7174 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.5444 LRD

2016 BGN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 54.8731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 46.7174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1557 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5382 to the December average rate of 49.5396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 54.8731 was down 2.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 56.5479, 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 274,366 LRD
2015 Average 243,898 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 233,587 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,778.72 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

53.1048
47.0322
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 49.8368, compared to 51.2521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.8368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.2521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.7215 LRD (High: 54.8731 / Low: 51.1516). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7417 LRD (High: 52.8095 / Low: 52.0678).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.7215
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.3702 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 52.5987) against the same month in 2015 (average: 49.4404), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1583 (+6.39%).

2016 Avg (August) 52.5987
2015 Avg (August) 49.4404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.6818 46.7174 47.5382
February 48.5753 47.0308 47.9876
March 49.2080 47.0588 48.2063
April 52.8994 49.2261 50.9918
May 53.2660 51.4546 52.2745
June 52.6938 51.0531 52.0221
July 51.5962 50.6924 51.1141
August 54.8731 51.1516 52.5987
September 52.8095 52.0678 52.4218
October 52.6856 50.2230 51.6044
November 51.8942 49.0969 50.2342
December 50.2782 48.5313 49.5396