YEARLY HIGH
10.8825 LSL
YEARLY LOW
9.1250 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2088 LSL

2023 BGN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BGN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 10.8825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 9.1250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7575 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4313 to the December average rate of 10.4233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 10.8825 was up 13.67% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.5739, 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 54,412 LSL
2022 Average 43,960 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 45,625 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,787.28 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

10.6913
9.3167
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 10.0602, compared to 10.3575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.7723 LSL (High: 10.6413 / Low: 9.8690). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3544 LSL (High: 10.5092 / Low: 10.1548).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7723
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1958 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 10.3809) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.5294), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8516 (+21.71%).

2023 Avg (June) 10.3809
2022 Avg (June) 8.5294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6690 9.1250 9.4313
February 9.9925 9.4899 9.7923
March 10.2575 9.8748 10.0034
April 10.3763 9.8860 10.1766
May 10.8333 10.2906 10.5767
June 10.8825 10.1611 10.3809
July 10.6413 9.8690 10.3031
August 10.8612 10.1377 10.4861
September 10.5336 10.1504 10.3497
October 10.5092 10.1548 10.2944
November 10.7230 9.9886 10.2882
December 10.7206 10.1859 10.4233