2018 BMD to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3358 TOP

YEARLY LOW

2.2012 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2726 TOP

2018 BMD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 2.3358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 2.2012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1346 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2470 to the December average rate of 2.2772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3358 was down 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3471, 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 11,679 TOP

2017 Average 11,327 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 11,006 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 672.86 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3249

2.2041

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to TOP 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 2.2431, compared to 2.3020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2431

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0811 TOP (High: 2.2978 / Low: 2.2167). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 TOP (High: 2.3105 / Low: 2.3105).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0811

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.3149) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0784 (+3.51%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.3149

2017 Avg (July) 2.2364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2714	2.2125	2.2470
February	2.2320	2.2012	2.2142
March	2.2389	2.2107	2.2234
April	2.2538	2.2107	2.2238
May	2.2978	2.2167	2.2650
June	2.3060	2.2709	2.2851
July	2.3358	2.3053	2.3149
August	2.3105	2.3105	2.3105
September	2.3105	2.3105	2.3105
October	2.3105	2.3001	2.3050
November	2.3034	2.2897	2.2941
December	2.2936	2.2521	2.2772