YEARLY HIGH
89.4850 DJF
YEARLY LOW
88.2300 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.9185 DJF

2018 BBD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 89.4850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 88.2300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2550 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.3524 to the December average rate of 89.0125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 89.4850 was down 0.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 89.9477, 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 447,425 DJF
2017 Average 446,964 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 441,150 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,275.00 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

89.4432
88.3542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to DJF 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 88.8243, compared to 89.0127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.8243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.0127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.8100 DJF (High: 89.2850 / Low: 88.4750). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 DJF (High: 89.0250 / Low: 89.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8100
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

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 0.5676 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 89.3524) against the same month in 2017 (average: 89.3372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0152 (+0.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 89.3524
2017 Avg (January) 89.3372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.4850 89.1350 89.3524
February 89.2850 88.4750 88.7848
March 88.5750 88.4750 88.5300
April 88.5125 88.2300 88.4450
May 89.1250 88.4500 88.8260
June 89.0250 89.0000 89.0073
July 89.0250 88.8100 88.9792
August 89.0250 89.0000 89.0194
September 89.2750 89.0000 89.0433
October 89.0250 89.0000 89.0145
November 89.0250 89.0000 89.0071
December 89.0250 89.0000 89.0125