2018 BBD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6823 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.6130 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6481 CAD

2018 BBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.6823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.6130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0693 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6216 to the December average rate of 0.6725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6823 was down 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6876, 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 3,411 CAD

2017 Average 3,245 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,065 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 346.58 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6776

0.6165

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CAD 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 0.6389, compared to 0.6573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6389

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0288 CAD (High: 0.6418 / Low: 0.6130). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 CAD (High: 0.6654 / Low: 0.6546).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.6725) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0346 (+5.43%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.6725

2017 Avg (December) 0.6379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6278	0.6153	0.6216
February	0.6418	0.6130	0.6288
March	0.6551	0.6405	0.6464
April	0.6457	0.6280	0.6371
May	0.6515	0.6387	0.6436
June	0.6665	0.6462	0.6561
July	0.6631	0.6510	0.6565
August	0.6580	0.6453	0.6522
September	0.6588	0.6418	0.6514
October	0.6579	0.6407	0.6513
November	0.6654	0.6546	0.6598
December	0.6823	0.6600	0.6725