YEARLY HIGH
8.7032 LSL
YEARLY LOW
6.8801 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6898 LSL

2017 BGN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 8.7032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 6.8801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8231 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3576 to the December average rate of 7.9611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.7032 was down 7.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.3918, 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 43,516 LSL
2016 Average 41,609 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 34,400 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,115.74 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.6140
6.9131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to LSL 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 7.3110, compared to 8.0687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8579 LSL (High: 8.3794 / Low: 7.5215). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1647 LSL (High: 7.4361 / Low: 7.2714).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8579
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5112 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 8.4723) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.7117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7606 (+9.86%).

2017 Avg (November) 8.4723
2016 Avg (November) 7.7117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4361 7.2714 7.3576
February 7.3957 6.9890 7.1905
March 7.3081 6.8801 7.0549
April 7.5570 7.1837 7.3738
May 7.6192 7.3663 7.4912
June 7.6173 7.2771 7.3978
July 7.9003 7.6004 7.7366
August 8.1161 7.8816 8.0008
September 8.1877 7.8454 8.0128
October 8.4541 8.0430 8.2286
November 8.7032 8.2749 8.4723
December 8.3794 7.5215 7.9611