2018 BBD to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.7302 HTG

YEARLY LOW

31.7921 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.7872 HTG

2018 BBD to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 38.7302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 31.7921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9380 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.2521 to the December average rate of 38.0367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.7302 was up 11.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.6788, 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 193,651 HTG

2017 Average 162,479 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 158,961 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,690.13 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.6332

31.4754

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to HTG 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 32.3626, compared to 35.2119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.3626

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.2119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.8640 HTG (High: 38.7302 / Low: 36.8662). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1904 HTG (High: 32.1919 / Low: 32.0015).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8640

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1904

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1803 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 38.0367) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.9342), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1024 (+19.11%).

2018 Avg (December) 38.0367

2017 Avg (December) 31.9342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.8694	31.7921	32.2521
February	32.1919	32.0015	32.0719
March	32.4000	32.0579	32.2287
April	32.6107	32.1262	32.3920
May	32.6446	32.0284	32.3183
June	33.3070	32.1654	32.9124
July	33.7632	32.4418	33.2058
August	34.7143	33.1668	33.6823
September	34.9168	34.5023	34.6908
October	36.0168	34.8549	35.3455
November	36.8662	35.5647	36.3103
December	38.7302	36.8662	38.0367