YEARLY HIGH
4.0808 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.8483 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9559 BOB

2019 BGN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 4.0808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 3.8483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2324 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0327 to the December average rate of 3.9269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.0808 was down 7.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.4194, 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 20,404 BOB
2018 Average 20,862 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 19,242 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,162.20 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.0469
3.8768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BOB 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 3.9908, compared to 3.9209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0984 BOB (High: 3.9467 / Low: 3.8483). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0350 BOB (High: 3.9701 / Low: 3.9351).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0984
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0374 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 4.0327) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.3116), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2789 (-6.47%).

2019 Avg (January) 4.0327
2018 Avg (January) 4.3116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0808 3.9914 4.0327
February 4.0460 3.9829 4.0110
March 4.0328 3.9524 3.9905
April 3.9995 3.9337 3.9696
May 3.9701 3.9351 3.9525
June 4.0289 3.9364 3.9888
July 4.0042 3.9123 3.9631
August 3.9645 3.8803 3.9283
September 3.9158 3.8584 3.8910
October 3.9467 3.8483 3.9089
November 3.9499 3.8876 3.9071
December 3.9595 3.8878 3.9269