2018 BBD to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BBD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BBD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 21946.5510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 17802.5248.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4144.0262 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18021.6128 to the December average rate of 21127.7342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21946.5510 was up 23.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 17818.2277, 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 2018.
BBD to IRR 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 19254.6858, compared to 21420.0940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2165.4082 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2355.8950 IRR (High: 21082.4187 / Low: 18726.5237). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1867 IRR (High: 21254.5143 / Low: 21241.3276).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 323.1542 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 21662.1098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16426.7339), the exchange rate shifted by +5235.3758 (+31.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18470.3883 | 17802.5248 | 18021.6128 |
| February | 18643.4920 | 18477.3364 | 18532.0154 |
| March | 18799.0118 | 18651.2420 | 18748.6776 |
| April | 18820.7618 | 18726.5237 | 18755.5447 |
| May | 21082.4187 | 18726.5237 | 20290.0264 |
| June | 21306.5667 | 21087.5625 | 21180.2376 |
| July | 21917.4160 | 21315.7124 | 21639.2873 |
| August | 21946.5510 | 21581.2993 | 21662.1098 |
| September | 21596.5477 | 21579.5627 | 21583.4311 |
| October | 21581.8510 | 21246.1344 | 21260.2768 |
| November | 21254.5143 | 21241.3276 | 21247.7246 |
| December | 21253.8661 | 21052.5000 | 21127.7342 |