2018 BBD to ALL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.8817 ALL

YEARLY LOW

52.1900 ALL

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.0271 ALL

2018 BBD to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 55.8817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 52.1900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6917 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.7360 to the December average rate of 54.2571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.8817 was down 14.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.1634, 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 279,408 ALL

2017 Average 297,440 ALL

Yearly Trough Low 260,950 ALL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,458.33 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.0314

52.4710

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to ALL 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 53.6802, compared to 54.3741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.6802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.3741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.2798 ALL (High: 55.8817 / Low: 53.6018). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5781 ALL (High: 54.2031 / Low: 53.6250).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2798

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5781

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9899 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 54.7360) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.1207), the exchange rate shifted by -9.3847 (-14.64%).

2018 Avg (January) 54.7360

2017 Avg (January) 64.1207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.8817	53.6018	54.7360
February	54.4750	53.0000	53.7461
March	54.0600	52.5323	53.1931
April	53.2331	52.1900	52.6844
May	54.7000	53.0833	53.6973
June	54.5750	52.6500	54.0240
July	54.2031	53.6250	53.9058
August	55.4250	53.7676	54.4660
September	54.7000	53.7175	54.2977
October	55.1000	54.0948	54.4998
November	55.2622	54.4456	54.8180
December	54.8800	53.6650	54.2571