2018 BBD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.1763 SCR

YEARLY LOW

6.6361 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.8089 SCR

2018 BBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 7.1763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 6.6361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5402 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9566 to the December average rate of 6.8374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.1763 was up 1.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.0862, 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 35,881 SCR

2017 Average 33,956 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 33,180 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,700.85 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9785

6.7152

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to SCR 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 6.8041, compared to 6.8136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8041

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3820 SCR (High: 7.1763 / Low: 6.7943). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 SCR (High: 6.8048 / Low: 6.7893).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3820

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1490 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.8259) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.8145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+0.17%).

2018 Avg (September) 6.8259

2017 Avg (September) 6.8145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.0785	6.8126	6.9566
February	7.0008	6.6361	6.8076
March	7.0512	6.7233	6.8221
April	6.8777	6.7196	6.7371
May	7.0173	6.7149	6.7460
June	6.7780	6.7225	6.7553
July	6.7910	6.7657	6.7731
August	6.8048	6.7893	6.7954
September	7.1763	6.7943	6.8259
October	6.9433	6.8028	6.8242
November	6.8399	6.8178	6.8257
December	6.9702	6.8172	6.8374