YEARLY HIGH
0.6159 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4806 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5713 GBP

2019 BND to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BND to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.6159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.4806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1352 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4944 to the December average rate of 0.5623, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6159 was up 7.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,079 GBP
2018 Average 2,669 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,403 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 676.13 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6205
0.4830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 0.5574, compared to 0.5851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0936 GBP (High: 0.5785 / Low: 0.4849). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 GBP (High: 0.5761 / Low: 0.5660).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0936
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.6090) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0928 (+17.99%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.6090
2018 Avg (August) 0.5162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5609 0.4806 0.4944
February 0.5785 0.4849 0.5605
March 0.5688 0.5563 0.5621
April 0.5742 0.5620 0.5684
May 0.5872 0.5621 0.5757
June 0.5904 0.5762 0.5836
July 0.6094 0.5856 0.5936
August 0.6159 0.5978 0.6090
September 0.6137 0.5889 0.5985
October 0.6024 0.5641 0.5767
November 0.5761 0.5660 0.5703
December 0.5705 0.5471 0.5623