2018 BGN to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

96.3061 LRD

YEARLY LOW

76.7424 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

86.7215 LRD

2018 BGN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 96.3061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 76.7424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5637 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.1413 to the December average rate of 91.6640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 96.3061 was up 25.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.0175, 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 481,530 LRD

2017 Average 303,278 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 383,712 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,818.68 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

94.1505

77.7768

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 81.6299, compared to 91.8131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.6299

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.8131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 7.0896 LRD (High: 89.5260 / Low: 82.4364). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0848 LRD (High: 92.1919 / Low: 91.1071).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.0896

December Spread (Stable) ±1.0848

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.2531 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 92.7860) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.6892), the exchange rate shifted by +38.0968 (+69.66%).

2018 Avg (July) 92.7860

2017 Avg (July) 54.6892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	81.8887	76.7424	79.1413
February	82.1522	77.5629	79.7389
March	83.6349	81.6952	82.6441
April	83.3461	81.2035	82.2729
May	82.6046	79.8100	80.9458
June	89.5260	82.4364	85.0364
July	96.3061	89.5392	92.7860
August	92.3758	89.1500	90.5329
September	95.4853	91.1351	92.2352
October	93.0909	90.6130	92.0014
November	92.5226	90.5499	91.6589
December	92.1919	91.1071	91.6640