YEARLY HIGH
4.8476 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.5666 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6933 SBD

2019 BGN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.8476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 4.5666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2811 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7332 to the December average rate of 4.7062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.8476 was down 2.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.9573, 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 24,238 SBD
2018 Average 23,782 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 22,833 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,405.38 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.7582
4.6290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to SBD 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 4.7077, compared to 4.6790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2040 SBD (High: 4.8476 / Low: 4.6436). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0725 SBD (High: 4.7184 / Low: 4.6460).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2040
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0725

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 0.0740 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 4.7332) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.8462), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1130 (-2.33%).

2019 Avg (January) 4.7332
2018 Avg (January) 4.8462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8476 4.6436 4.7332
February 4.7583 4.6459 4.7079
March 4.7422 4.6117 4.6955
April 4.7435 4.5919 4.6794
May 4.7106 4.6168 4.6829
June 4.7956 4.6812 4.7474
July 4.7693 4.6210 4.7252
August 4.7161 4.5728 4.6511
September 4.7059 4.5666 4.6397
October 4.7271 4.6046 4.6764
November 4.7184 4.6460 4.6751
December 4.7627 4.6500 4.7062