YEARLY HIGH
257.8375 SYP
YEARLY LOW
257.1650 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.5081 SYP

2018 BBD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 257.8375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 257.1650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6725 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 257.5239 to the December average rate of 257.5033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 257.8375 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 257.8333, 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 1,289,187 SYP
2017 Average 832,363 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,285,825 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,362.50 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

257.5268
257.4921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to SYP 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 257.5037, compared to 257.5125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 257.5037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.5125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.6025 SYP (High: 257.7675 / Low: 257.1650). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SYP (High: 257.4950 / Low: 257.4950).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6025
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 257.5095) against the same month in 2017 (average: 107.1710), the exchange rate shifted by +150.3385 (+140.28%).

2018 Avg (June) 257.5095
2017 Avg (June) 107.1710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 257.5450 257.4750 257.5239
February 257.5850 257.4025 257.4956
March 257.4950 257.4950 257.4950
April 257.4950 257.4950 257.4950
May 257.7675 257.1650 257.5033
June 257.8375 257.4700 257.5095
July 257.8200 257.4300 257.5181
August 257.7450 257.4850 257.5152
September 257.7650 257.4525 257.5235
October 257.6900 257.4767 257.5182
November 257.5800 257.4183 257.4968
December 257.6800 257.3399 257.5033