YEARLY HIGH
357.5000 MRO
YEARLY LOW
208.0000 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
355.3504 MRO

2018 BMD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 357.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 208.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 149.5000 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 354.8834 to the December average rate of 357.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 357.5000 was down 2.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 367.1413, 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 1,787,500 MRO
2017 Average 1,799,530 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,040,000 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 747,500.00 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

358.1462
346.3914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to MRO 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 355.4989, compared to 355.2019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 355.4989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 355.2019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 149.5000 MRO (High: 357.5000 / Low: 208.0000). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MRO (High: 357.0000 / Low: 357.0000).

October Spread (Volatile) ±149.5000
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.7957 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 356.6129) against the same month in 2017 (average: 363.5050), the exchange rate shifted by -6.8921 (-1.90%).

2018 Avg (August) 356.6129
2017 Avg (August) 363.5050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 355.5000 353.4311 354.8834
February 356.0000 355.0000 355.3929
March 356.5000 355.0000 355.6613
April 357.0000 352.7403 355.5080
May 356.5000 355.5000 355.7565
June 356.5000 355.5000 355.7917
July 356.6763 355.5000 356.0607
August 357.5000 355.5000 356.6129
September 357.5000 356.5000 357.1667
October 357.5000 208.0000 347.3710
November 357.0000 357.0000 357.0000
December 357.0000 357.0000 357.0000