YEARLY HIGH
0.5634 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.5548 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5579 BSD

2018 AWG to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.5634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.5548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5585 to the December average rate of 0.5555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5634 was up 0.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,817 BSD
2017 Average 2,785 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 2,774 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.98 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5607
0.5550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to BSD 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 0.5592, compared to 0.5566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0049 BSD (High: 0.5634 / Low: 0.5585). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BSD (High: 0.5556 / Low: 0.5554).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.5600) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+0.81%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.5600
2017 Avg (April) 0.5555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5587 0.5582 0.5585
February 0.5602 0.5557 0.5584
March 0.5626 0.5594 0.5602
April 0.5634 0.5585 0.5600
May 0.5602 0.5579 0.5592
June 0.5597 0.5587 0.5592
July 0.5597 0.5566 0.5590
August 0.5583 0.5574 0.5579
September 0.5579 0.5548 0.5561
October 0.5556 0.5554 0.5555
November 0.5556 0.5554 0.5555
December 0.5556 0.5552 0.5555