YEARLY HIGH
4.6061 SEK
YEARLY LOW
3.9214 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3484 SEK

2018 BBD to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 4.6061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 3.9214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6847 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0230 to the December average rate of 4.5191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6061 was up 0.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5787, 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 23,031 SEK
2017 Average 21,354 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 19,607 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,423.63 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5872
3.9717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to SEK 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 4.1966, compared to 4.5001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2254 SEK (High: 4.1468 / Low: 3.9214). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0751 SEK (High: 4.5750 / Low: 4.5000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2254
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0751

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0560 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 4.5359) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0406), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4953 (+12.26%).

2018 Avg (August) 4.5359
2017 Avg (August) 4.0406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1186 3.9345 4.0230
February 4.1468 3.9214 4.0238
March 4.1796 4.0825 4.1206
April 4.3733 4.1494 4.2318
May 4.4856 4.2941 4.3769
June 4.5164 4.3033 4.4037
July 4.4822 4.3589 4.4124
August 4.6061 4.4038 4.5359
September 4.5757 4.3867 4.4799
October 4.5876 4.4551 4.5230
November 4.5750 4.5000 4.5301
December 4.5547 4.4669 4.5191