2018 LSL to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1377 BGN

YEARLY LOW

0.1079 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1258 BGN

2018 LSL to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.1377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.1079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1316 to the December average rate of 0.1206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1377 was down 5.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1453, 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 689 BGN

2017 Average 652 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 540 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.04 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1358

0.1119

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 0.1316, compared to 0.1201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1316

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0123 BGN (High: 0.1276 / Low: 0.1153). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BGN (High: 0.1353 / Low: 0.1321).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1338) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-3.79%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1338

2017 Avg (February) 0.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1333	0.1297	0.1316
February	0.1377	0.1303	0.1338
March	0.1353	0.1321	0.1338
April	0.1346	0.1293	0.1318
May	0.1351	0.1292	0.1319
June	0.1330	0.1216	0.1265
July	0.1278	0.1214	0.1248
August	0.1276	0.1153	0.1222
September	0.1192	0.1079	0.1139
October	0.1196	0.1142	0.1172
November	0.1258	0.1185	0.1222
December	0.1262	0.1177	0.1206