YEARLY HIGH
1.0126 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.9985 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0054 BZD

2018 BBD to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.9985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0048 to the December average rate of 1.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0126 was down 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0162, 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 5,063 BZD
2017 Average 5,028 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,993 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.53 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0083
1.0043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to BZD 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 1.0050, compared to 1.0057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0113 BZD (High: 1.0098 / Low: 0.9985). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BZD (High: 1.0061 / Low: 1.0045).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.0080) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+0.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.0080
2017 Avg (December) 1.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0098 0.9985 1.0048
February 1.0061 1.0045 1.0052
March 1.0061 0.9999 1.0047
April 1.0059 1.0010 1.0049
May 1.0077 1.0033 1.0051
June 1.0072 1.0036 1.0052
July 1.0076 1.0023 1.0050
August 1.0060 1.0013 1.0046
September 1.0062 1.0041 1.0052
October 1.0071 1.0004 1.0048
November 1.0085 0.9998 1.0069
December 1.0126 1.0065 1.0080