YEARLY HIGH
77.0175 LRD
YEARLY LOW
48.5632 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.6017 LRD

2017 BGN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 77.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 48.5632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4543 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.8990 to the December average rate of 75.9980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 49.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 77.0175 was up 40.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 54.8731, 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 385,087 LRD
2016 Average 252,744 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 242,816 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,271.48 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

78.5079
48.3891
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 52.0505, compared to 69.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.1024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.0505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 16.1518 LRD (High: 70.4788 / Low: 54.3270). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1379 LRD (High: 51.8158 / Low: 50.6780).

August Spread (Volatile) ±16.1518
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1379

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 0.1271 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 75.9980) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.5396), the exchange rate shifted by +26.4584 (+53.41%).

2017 Avg (December) 75.9980
2016 Avg (December) 49.5396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.1538 48.5632 50.8990
February 51.8158 50.6780 51.2688
March 52.7615 50.5023 51.3676
April 52.8072 50.9629 51.5874
May 54.2868 51.6734 53.2446
June 54.7292 53.1523 53.9357
July 56.0489 53.5315 54.6892
August 70.4788 54.3270 67.9101
September 72.0707 69.7766 71.2278
October 71.7864 70.5281 71.1007
November 76.3316 70.7911 73.9918
December 77.0175 75.2582 75.9980