YEARLY HIGH
0.8972 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.8469 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8736 BGN

2019 BBD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.8972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.8469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0503 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8566 to the December average rate of 0.8801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8972 was up 3.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,486 BGN
2018 Average 4,144 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 4,235 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.25 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8912
0.8534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.8659, compared to 0.8814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0196 BGN (High: 0.8957 / Low: 0.8761). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 BGN (High: 0.8788 / Low: 0.8702).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.8880) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0486 (+5.79%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.8880
2018 Avg (September) 0.8394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8653 0.8469 0.8566
February 0.8678 0.8541 0.8616
March 0.8738 0.8561 0.8655
April 0.8774 0.8642 0.8712
May 0.8788 0.8702 0.8740
June 0.8756 0.8579 0.8663
July 0.8835 0.8654 0.8721
August 0.8904 0.8719 0.8790
September 0.8972 0.8810 0.8880
October 0.8957 0.8761 0.8844
November 0.8887 0.8753 0.8847
December 0.8876 0.8718 0.8801