YEARLY HIGH
8.8542 SZL
YEARLY LOW
7.7762 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2644 SZL

2019 BGN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 8.8542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 7.7762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0780 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1046 to the December average rate of 8.1905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.8542 was down 3.86% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.2094, 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 44,271 SZL
2018 Average 39,894 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 38,881 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,389.98 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.6482
7.9418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to SZL 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 8.1982, compared to 8.3306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.8028 SZL (High: 8.8542 / Low: 8.0514). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2390 SZL (High: 8.2596 / Low: 8.0206).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8028
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2390

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3741 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 8.5893) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.2702), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3192 (+3.86%).

2019 Avg (August) 8.5893
2018 Avg (August) 8.2702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4418 7.7988 8.1046
February 8.2200 7.7762 8.0006
March 8.4594 8.1266 8.2964
April 8.2596 8.0206 8.1149
May 8.3596 8.1056 8.2467
June 8.7142 8.2225 8.4256
July 8.1813 7.9108 8.0515
August 8.8542 8.0514 8.5893
September 8.5465 8.2084 8.3568
October 8.5701 8.2478 8.4271
November 8.6459 8.2325 8.3684
December 8.4058 8.0125 8.1905