YEARLY HIGH
0.6776 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.6504 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6646 BGN

2019 WST to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.6776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.6504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0272 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6562 to the December average rate of 0.6667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6776 was up 1.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,388 BGN
2018 Average 3,226 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 3,252 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.14 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6715
0.6548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.6625, compared to 0.6667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0167 BGN (High: 0.6776 / Low: 0.6609). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 BGN (High: 0.6702 / Low: 0.6621).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.6701) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6486), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0215 (+3.32%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.6701
2018 Avg (September) 0.6486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6632 0.6504 0.6562
February 0.6656 0.6536 0.6607
March 0.6708 0.6566 0.6636
April 0.6721 0.6616 0.6675
May 0.6702 0.6621 0.6662
June 0.6670 0.6529 0.6606
July 0.6729 0.6573 0.6642
August 0.6712 0.6557 0.6642
September 0.6776 0.6609 0.6701
October 0.6756 0.6618 0.6672
November 0.6723 0.6574 0.6678
December 0.6706 0.6625 0.6667