2018 BMD to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |