2018 BBD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10584.9924 STD

YEARLY LOW

9837.9468 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10328.4645 STD

2018 BBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 10584.9924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 9837.9468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 747.0456 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10097.0445 to the December average rate of 10525.2998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10584.9924 was down 9.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 11728.8606, 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 52,924,962 STD

2017 Average 54,315,274 STD

Yearly Trough Low 49,189,734 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,735,228.08 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10611.6807

9863.1708

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BBD to STD 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 10132.7500, compared to 10524.1790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 391.4290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10132.7500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10524.1790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 384.8269 STD (High: 10569.5415 / Low: 10184.7147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 10525.2998 / Low: 10525.2998).

May Spread (Volatile) ±384.8269

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 171.4979 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -171.4979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 10502.9960) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10915.7119), the exchange rate shifted by -412.7159 (-3.78%).

2018 Avg (June) 10502.9960

2017 Avg (June) 10915.7119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10226.6677	9879.5752	10097.0445
February	10018.4954	9837.9468	9925.5466
March	9985.7454	9892.6277	9944.7149
April	10048.2549	9923.3545	9968.9105
May	10569.5415	10184.7147	10357.2877
June	10584.9924	10406.9322	10502.9960
July	10533.6989	10444.7189	10495.0507
August	10525.2998	10510.3999	10524.8192
September	10525.2998	10525.2998	10525.2998
October	10574.1892	10525.2998	10549.3049
November	10525.2998	10525.2998	10525.2998
December	10525.2998	10525.2998	10525.2998