YEARLY HIGH
0.2190 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2063 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2131 BGN

2019 SBD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 0.2190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2113 to the December average rate of 0.2125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2190 was up 0.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,095 BGN
2018 Average 1,052 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,031 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.49 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2160
0.2102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BGN 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 0.2124, compared to 0.2137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0091 BGN (High: 0.2153 / Low: 0.2063). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BGN (High: 0.2152 / Low: 0.2119).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.2155) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+1.29%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.2155
2018 Avg (September) 0.2128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2153 0.2063 0.2113
February 0.2152 0.2102 0.2124
March 0.2168 0.2109 0.2130
April 0.2178 0.2108 0.2137
May 0.2166 0.2123 0.2135
June 0.2136 0.2085 0.2107
July 0.2164 0.2097 0.2116
August 0.2187 0.2120 0.2150
September 0.2190 0.2125 0.2155
October 0.2172 0.2115 0.2139
November 0.2152 0.2119 0.2139
December 0.2151 0.2100 0.2125