2018 BBD to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.1705 INR

YEARLY LOW

31.6365 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.1951 INR

2018 BBD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 37.1705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 31.6365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5339 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8224 to the December average rate of 35.3716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.1705 was up 8.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.2502, 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 185,852 INR

2017 Average 162,752 INR

Yearly Trough Low 158,183 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,669.68 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.3200

31.3226

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to INR 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 32.8432, compared to 35.5469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.8432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.8000 INR (High: 36.6597 / Low: 34.8597). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2689 INR (High: 32.6213 / Low: 32.3524).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8000

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9004 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 36.8202) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.5311), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2891 (+13.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 36.8202

2017 Avg (October) 32.5311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.0093	31.6365	31.8224
February	32.6300	31.9487	32.2260
March	32.6213	32.3524	32.5179
April	33.4588	32.4357	32.8361
May	34.2400	33.3350	33.7641
June	34.4654	33.4201	33.8929
July	34.4950	34.1830	34.3375
August	35.5320	34.1585	34.7716
September	36.4271	35.5025	36.0608
October	37.1705	36.5625	36.8202
November	36.6597	34.8597	35.9199
December	36.2595	34.7845	35.3716