YEARLY HIGH
43893.1020 IRR
YEARLY LOW
35605.0495 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
40674.7797 IRR

2018 BMD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 43893.1020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 35605.0495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8288.0525 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36043.2256 to the December average rate of 42255.4683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43893.1020 was up 23.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 35636.4553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 219,465,510 IRR
2017 Average 165,249,906 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 178,025,248 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,440,262.43 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44052.3189
35315.1262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to IRR 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 38509.3715, compared to 42840.1879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4330.8164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38509.3715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42840.1879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 4711.7900 IRR (High: 42164.8374 / Low: 37453.0474). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.3734 IRR (High: 42509.0286 / Low: 42482.6552).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4711.7900
November Spread (Stable) ±26.3734

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 646.3085 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -646.3085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 43324.2195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32853.4679), the exchange rate shifted by +10470.7517 (+31.87%).

2018 Avg (August) 43324.2195
2017 Avg (August) 32853.4679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36940.7766 35605.0495 36043.2256
February 37286.9841 36954.6728 37064.0309
March 37598.0237 37302.4841 37497.3552
April 37641.5237 37453.0474 37511.0895
May 42164.8374 37453.0474 40580.0528
June 42613.1333 42175.1250 42360.4751
July 43834.8320 42631.4247 43278.5745
August 43893.1020 43162.5987 43324.2195
September 43193.0953 43159.1253 43166.8621
October 43163.7020 42492.2688 42520.5536
November 42509.0286 42482.6552 42495.4493
December 42507.7321 42105.0000 42255.4683