YEARLY HIGH
10.6357 LSL
YEARLY LOW
8.0019 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5927 LSL

2020 BGN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 10.6357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 8.0019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6338 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1499 to the December average rate of 9.2663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.6357 was up 20.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.8542, 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 53,178 LSL
2019 Average 41,331 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 40,009 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,168.85 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.6259
7.9248
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 9.3699, compared to 9.8154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.4095 LSL (High: 10.0985 / Low: 8.6890). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3399 LSL (High: 10.0610 / Low: 9.7210).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4095
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4960 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 10.4008) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.5976), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8032 (+20.97%).

2020 Avg (August) 10.4008
2019 Avg (August) 8.5976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3709 8.0019 8.1499
February 8.6890 8.2223 8.3638
March 10.0985 8.6890 9.4022
April 10.5102 9.9639 10.3097
May 10.4258 9.7857 10.1314
June 10.0072 9.6558 9.8624
July 10.0636 9.6993 9.8155
August 10.6357 10.0636 10.4008
September 10.2519 9.7954 10.0853
October 10.0610 9.7210 9.9104
November 9.7027 9.2603 9.4143
December 9.5299 9.0839 9.2663