2018 BMD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.3525 SCR

YEARLY LOW

13.2722 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.6177 SCR

2018 BMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 14.3525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 13.2722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0803 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9132 to the December average rate of 13.6749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.3525 was up 1.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.1725, 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 71,763 SCR

2017 Average 67,912 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 66,361 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,401.70 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.9570

13.4304

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to SCR 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 13.6083, compared to 13.6272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7640 SCR (High: 14.3525 / Low: 13.5885). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 SCR (High: 13.6096 / Low: 13.5785).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7640

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0311

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2980 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 13.6518) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.6290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+0.17%).

2018 Avg (September) 13.6518

2017 Avg (September) 13.6290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.1570	13.6251	13.9132
February	14.0015	13.2722	13.6152
March	14.1025	13.4466	13.6442
April	13.7554	13.4392	13.4743
May	14.0345	13.4298	13.4921
June	13.5560	13.4450	13.5106
July	13.5821	13.5315	13.5462
August	13.6096	13.5785	13.5908
September	14.3525	13.5885	13.6518
October	13.8865	13.6056	13.6483
November	13.6799	13.6356	13.6514
December	13.9403	13.6344	13.6749