YEARLY HIGH
244.1955 AMD
YEARLY LOW
239.2535 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
241.4660 AMD

2018 BBD to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 244.1955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 239.2535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9419 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 241.3623 to the December average rate of 242.3445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 244.1955 was down 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 244.5943, 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 1,220,977 AMD
2017 Average 1,206,130 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,196,268 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,709.75 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

243.2444
239.9621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to AMD 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 241.0596, compared to 241.8724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 241.0596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.8724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.6236 AMD (High: 244.1955 / Low: 240.5718). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3667 AMD (High: 240.6202 / Low: 239.2535).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.6236
March Spread (Stable) ±1.3667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8658 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 242.9709) against the same month in 2017 (average: 242.3871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5838 (+0.24%).

2018 Avg (November) 242.9709
2017 Avg (November) 242.3871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 242.7584 240.1250 241.3623
February 241.7350 239.8870 240.6841
March 240.6202 239.2535 240.2356
April 242.6492 239.3985 240.5381
May 243.3825 241.0857 242.0942
June 242.3662 240.8475 241.4433
July 242.2299 239.7750 240.5774
August 242.0575 240.3919 241.0086
September 242.9540 240.5878 241.8930
October 243.7990 241.3981 242.4402
November 244.1955 240.5718 242.9709
December 243.5546 241.4285 242.3445