YEARLY HIGH
0.1453 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.1149 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1305 BGN

2017 LSL to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1359 to the December average rate of 0.1258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1453 was up 6.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 727 BGN
2016 Average 603 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 575 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.24 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1442
0.1157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.1369, compared to 0.1241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0136 BGN (High: 0.1330 / Low: 0.1193). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BGN (High: 0.1375 / Low: 0.1345).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1418) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0274 (+24.00%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1418
2016 Avg (March) 0.1143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1375 0.1345 0.1359
February 0.1431 0.1352 0.1391
March 0.1453 0.1368 0.1418
April 0.1392 0.1323 0.1356
May 0.1358 0.1312 0.1335
June 0.1374 0.1313 0.1352
July 0.1316 0.1266 0.1293
August 0.1269 0.1232 0.1250
September 0.1275 0.1221 0.1248
October 0.1243 0.1183 0.1216
November 0.1208 0.1149 0.1181
December 0.1330 0.1193 0.1258