YEARLY HIGH
0.4765 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4239 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4484 GBP

2019 BGN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.4765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.4239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4524 to the December average rate of 0.4333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4765 was up 2.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4651, 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 2,382 GBP
2018 Average 2,262 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,119 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.90 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4715
0.4298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to GBP 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 0.4464, compared to 0.4504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0220 GBP (High: 0.4624 / Low: 0.4404). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 GBP (High: 0.4415 / Low: 0.4352).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.4681) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+2.10%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.4681
2018 Avg (August) 0.4584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4624 0.4404 0.4524
February 0.4512 0.4369 0.4461
March 0.4427 0.4345 0.4386
April 0.4435 0.4362 0.4407
May 0.4518 0.4343 0.4450
June 0.4588 0.4512 0.4552
July 0.4697 0.4563 0.4598
August 0.4765 0.4617 0.4681
September 0.4648 0.4510 0.4557
October 0.4595 0.4394 0.4466
November 0.4415 0.4352 0.4387
December 0.4382 0.4239 0.4333