YEARLY HIGH
0.4454 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3997 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4236 EUR

2018 BBD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.4454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.3997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0458 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4099 to the December average rate of 0.4395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4454 was down 7.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4801, 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 2,227 EUR
2017 Average 2,216 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,998 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228.80 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4434
0.4015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to EUR 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 0.4131, compared to 0.4341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0169 EUR (High: 0.4192 / Low: 0.4022). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 EUR (High: 0.4295 / Low: 0.4253).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4399) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4399
2017 Avg (November) 0.4258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4192 0.4022 0.4099
February 0.4101 0.3997 0.4050
March 0.4082 0.4014 0.4054
April 0.4138 0.4037 0.4073
May 0.4334 0.4170 0.4230
June 0.4324 0.4236 0.4282
July 0.4295 0.4253 0.4276
August 0.4409 0.4270 0.4333
September 0.4325 0.4246 0.4292
October 0.4419 0.4314 0.4352
November 0.4454 0.4365 0.4399
December 0.4423 0.4351 0.4395