YEARLY HIGH
8.8542 LSL
YEARLY LOW
7.7871 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2646 LSL

2019 BGN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 8.8542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 7.7871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0671 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1076 to the December average rate of 8.1887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.8542 was down 4.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.2671, 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 44,271 LSL
2018 Average 39,864 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 38,935 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,335.69 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.6577
7.9366
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 8.1975, compared to 8.3316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.8028 LSL (High: 8.8542 / Low: 8.0514). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1930 LSL (High: 8.2350 / Low: 8.0420).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8028
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3684 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 8.5976) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.1940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4036 (+4.93%).

2019 Avg (August) 8.5976
2018 Avg (August) 8.1940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4426 7.7978 8.1076
February 8.1618 7.7871 7.9967
March 8.4223 8.1266 8.2944
April 8.2350 8.0420 8.1200
May 8.3591 8.1157 8.2428
June 8.7061 8.2214 8.4232
July 8.1786 7.9097 8.0548
August 8.8542 8.0514 8.5976
September 8.5437 8.2478 8.3646
October 8.5701 8.2571 8.4242
November 8.6343 8.2322 8.3599
December 8.4061 8.0130 8.1887