2018 LRD to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0130 BGN

YEARLY LOW

0.0104 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0116 BGN

2018 LRD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0126 to the December average rate of 0.0109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0130 was down 36.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 65 BGN

2017 Average 85 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 52 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.24 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0128

0.0106

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to BGN 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 0.0123, compared to 0.0109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0123

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0010 BGN (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0112). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BGN (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0108).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0126) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-35.68%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0126

2017 Avg (January) 0.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0130	0.0122	0.0126
February	0.0129	0.0122	0.0125
March	0.0122	0.0120	0.0121
April	0.0123	0.0120	0.0122
May	0.0125	0.0121	0.0124
June	0.0121	0.0112	0.0118
July	0.0112	0.0104	0.0108
August	0.0112	0.0108	0.0110
September	0.0110	0.0105	0.0108
October	0.0110	0.0107	0.0109
November	0.0110	0.0108	0.0109
December	0.0110	0.0108	0.0109