2018 BBD to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BBD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BBD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 7.7078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 5.7723.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9355 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0953 to the December average rate of 7.1454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.7078 was up 6.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.2362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BBD to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.1492, compared to 7.0919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9426 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7405 ZAR (High: 7.3517 / Low: 6.6113). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1910 ZAR (High: 6.0115 / Low: 5.8205).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2270 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 7.3689) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.5799), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7890 (+11.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.2238 | 5.9277 | 6.0953 |
| February | 6.0757 | 5.7723 | 5.9104 |
| March | 6.0115 | 5.8205 | 5.9221 |
| April | 6.2232 | 5.9155 | 6.0516 |
| May | 6.3856 | 6.1216 | 6.2668 |
| June | 6.9340 | 6.2859 | 6.6492 |
| July | 6.9191 | 6.5557 | 6.6935 |
| August | 7.3517 | 6.6113 | 7.0269 |
| September | 7.7078 | 7.0582 | 7.3689 |
| October | 7.4328 | 7.0901 | 7.2717 |
| November | 7.2335 | 6.8341 | 7.0447 |
| December | 7.3190 | 6.8502 | 7.1454 |