YEARLY HIGH
0.9175 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.8655 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8930 EUR

2019 USD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the USD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.9175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.8655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8757 to the December average rate of 0.9000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9175 was up 2.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8908, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,587 EUR
2018 Average 4,237 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,327 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.99 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9106
0.8726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to EUR 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 0.8851, compared to 0.9010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0218 EUR (High: 0.9083 / Low: 0.8865). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 EUR (High: 0.8985 / Low: 0.8900).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.9075) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0491 (+5.73%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.9075
2018 Avg (September) 0.8583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8840 0.8655 0.8757
February 0.8877 0.8728 0.8810
March 0.8930 0.8750 0.8850
April 0.8980 0.8843 0.8902
May 0.8985 0.8900 0.8936
June 0.8949 0.8772 0.8850
July 0.9032 0.8856 0.8917
August 0.9083 0.8865 0.8978
September 0.9175 0.8985 0.9075
October 0.9145 0.8953 0.9041
November 0.9087 0.8954 0.9048
December 0.9076 0.8913 0.9000