YEARLY HIGH
0.5102 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.4837 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4968 CHF

2019 BBD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.5102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4946 to the December average rate of 0.4915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5102 was up 1.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,551 CHF
2018 Average 2,446 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,419 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.51 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5068
0.4877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CHF 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 0.4998, compared to 0.4938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0164 CHF (High: 0.5001 / Low: 0.4837). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 CHF (High: 0.4971 / Low: 0.4909).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.5052) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+1.33%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.5052
2018 Avg (May) 0.4986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4988 0.4868 0.4946
February 0.5045 0.4977 0.5006
March 0.5055 0.4955 0.4999
April 0.5102 0.4986 0.5043
May 0.5102 0.5002 0.5052
June 0.5004 0.4861 0.4940
July 0.4971 0.4909 0.4940
August 0.4951 0.4846 0.4893
September 0.4988 0.4904 0.4952
October 0.4993 0.4918 0.4964
November 0.5001 0.4929 0.4967
December 0.5001 0.4837 0.4915