YEARLY HIGH
9.6211 LSL
YEARLY LOW
8.3188 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9347 LSL

2021 BGN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BGN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 9.6211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 8.3188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3023 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3851 to the December average rate of 9.1687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.6211 was down 9.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.6357, 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 48,106 LSL
2020 Average 47,979 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 41,594 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,511.66 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.4717
8.4326
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 8.9546, compared to 8.9148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9546
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5511 LSL (High: 9.4001 / Low: 8.8490). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2059 LSL (High: 8.9360 / Low: 8.7301).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5511
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2877 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 9.3851) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.1499), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2352 (+15.16%).

2021 Avg (January) 9.3851
2020 Avg (January) 8.1499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6211 9.1265 9.3851
February 9.2907 8.9567 9.1366
March 9.4155 8.9138 9.1202
April 8.9360 8.7301 8.8325
May 8.9015 8.5892 8.7341
June 8.7269 8.3188 8.5192
July 8.9978 8.6205 8.7697
August 9.1432 8.7297 8.9098
September 9.0257 8.5250 8.7792
October 9.0225 8.6108 8.8204
November 9.4001 8.8490 9.0412
December 9.3599 8.9826 9.1687