YEARLY HIGH
0.0192 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0179 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0185 BBD

2018 ALL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0183 to the December average rate of 0.0184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0192 was up 6.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96 BBD
2017 Average 84 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 89 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.33 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0191
0.0182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to BBD 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 0.0186, compared to 0.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0184).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0190) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+20.00%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0190
2017 Avg (April) 0.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0187 0.0179 0.0183
February 0.0189 0.0184 0.0186
March 0.0190 0.0185 0.0188
April 0.0192 0.0188 0.0190
May 0.0188 0.0183 0.0186
June 0.0190 0.0183 0.0185
July 0.0186 0.0184 0.0186
August 0.0186 0.0180 0.0184
September 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
October 0.0185 0.0181 0.0183
November 0.0184 0.0181 0.0182
December 0.0186 0.0182 0.0184