YEARLY HIGH
15.1428 NAD
YEARLY LOW
11.5450 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2220 NAD

2018 BMD to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 15.1428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 11.5450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5978 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1865 to the December average rate of 14.2373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.1428 was up 4.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.4586, 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 75,714 NAD
2017 Average 66,532 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 57,725 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,989.10 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.8984
11.5502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to NAD 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 12.2877, compared to 14.1562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.3124 NAD (High: 14.5374 / Low: 13.2250). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4069 NAD (High: 12.0419 / Low: 11.6350).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3124
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.4071 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 14.6194) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.1565), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4629 (+11.12%).

2018 Avg (September) 14.6194
2017 Avg (September) 13.1565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4772 11.7950 12.1865
February 12.1550 11.5450 11.8292
March 12.0419 11.6350 11.8526
April 12.4385 11.8250 12.1038
May 12.7414 12.2650 12.5163
June 13.8140 12.5782 13.2378
July 13.8445 13.1050 13.4572
August 14.5374 13.2250 14.0152
September 15.1428 14.1204 14.6194
October 14.8571 14.1473 14.5076
November 14.4705 13.6912 14.1005
December 14.5703 13.6700 14.2373