YEARLY HIGH
34.7280 KGS
YEARLY LOW
34.0055 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.2169 KGS

2018 BBD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 34.7280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 34.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7225 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5209 to the December average rate of 34.3532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.7280 was down 0.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.9224, 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 173,640 KGS
2017 Average 171,899 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 170,028 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,612.43 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.5662
34.0235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to KGS 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 34.2314, compared to 34.2025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.2314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5393 KGS (High: 34.7280 / Low: 34.1887). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KGS (High: 34.0687 / Low: 34.0687).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5393
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3535 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 34.5209) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.6681), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1472 (-0.42%).

2018 Avg (January) 34.5209
2017 Avg (January) 34.6681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7280 34.1887 34.5209
February 34.4563 34.0055 34.1675
March 34.1449 34.0151 34.0816
April 34.2622 34.1328 34.1942
May 34.4537 34.1112 34.2728
June 34.2089 34.0407 34.1512
July 34.1657 34.0500 34.1136
August 34.0687 34.0687 34.0687
September 34.0687 34.0687 34.0687
October 34.3310 34.0687 34.2592
November 34.3542 34.3389 34.3516
December 34.3542 34.3508 34.3532