2019 BBD to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BBD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BBD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 25.7250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 24.6163.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1088 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.7508 to the December average rate of 25.6659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 25.7250 was up 3.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 24.9250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BBD to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 24.7880, compared to 25.3039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5158 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.4425 GMD (High: 25.6675 / Low: 25.2250). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0450 GMD (High: 24.7937 / Low: 24.7488).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 25.6659) against the same month in 2018 (average: 24.7333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9326 (+3.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.7850 | 24.6675 | 24.7508 |
| February | 24.7937 | 24.7488 | 24.7718 |
| March | 24.8588 | 24.7488 | 24.8097 |
| April | 24.8650 | 24.7475 | 24.7910 |
| May | 24.8900 | 24.7500 | 24.8157 |
| June | 24.9000 | 24.6163 | 24.7893 |
| July | 25.0012 | 24.8483 | 24.9299 |
| August | 25.2550 | 24.9750 | 25.0758 |
| September | 25.2475 | 25.0500 | 25.1877 |
| October | 25.6675 | 25.2250 | 25.3687 |
| November | 25.6600 | 25.4256 | 25.5952 |
| December | 25.7250 | 25.5900 | 25.6659 |