YEARLY HIGH
0.5854 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5530 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5688 CHF

2019 BGN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.5854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.5530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5774 to the December average rate of 0.5584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5854 was down 4.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6144, 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 2,927 CHF
2018 Average 2,953 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,765 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.20 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5835
0.5542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to CHF 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 0.5772, compared to 0.5603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0141 CHF (High: 0.5748 / Low: 0.5606). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 CHF (High: 0.5836 / Low: 0.5788).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.5789) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6079), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0289 (-4.76%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.5789
2018 Avg (April) 0.6079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5831 0.5725 0.5774
February 0.5836 0.5788 0.5810
March 0.5814 0.5708 0.5776
April 0.5854 0.5718 0.5789
May 0.5840 0.5712 0.5780
June 0.5748 0.5606 0.5702
July 0.5702 0.5609 0.5664
August 0.5610 0.5548 0.5566
September 0.5624 0.5530 0.5577
October 0.5653 0.5542 0.5614
November 0.5635 0.5571 0.5614
December 0.5635 0.5548 0.5584