YEARLY HIGH
72.6081 ISK
YEARLY LOW
67.5396 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.1427 ISK

2019 BGN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 72.6081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 67.5396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0686 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.8598 to the December average rate of 69.3264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 72.6081 was down 0.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 72.7944, 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 363,041 ISK
2018 Average 326,206 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 337,698 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,342.88 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

72.2346
68.8623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to ISK 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 69.9993, compared to 70.2861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2868 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.9993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.2861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 3.6670 ISK (High: 72.6081 / Low: 68.9411). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4353 ISK (High: 70.8724 / Low: 69.4371).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.6670
May Spread (Stable) ±1.4353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0808 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 71.4643) against the same month in 2018 (average: 63.6382), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8262 (+12.30%).

2019 Avg (July) 71.4643
2018 Avg (July) 63.6382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.8466 68.2475 69.8598
February 70.1168 68.5742 69.5366
March 70.4566 67.5396 69.2490
April 70.4913 68.2997 69.1434
May 70.8724 69.4371 70.2535
June 72.4944 70.6181 71.9536
July 72.6081 68.9411 71.4643
August 71.0240 69.4403 70.3836
September 71.7448 68.8652 70.3113
October 71.2051 69.1769 70.4179
November 70.5442 68.3630 69.8130
December 70.1466 68.3074 69.3264