YEARLY HIGH
0.7671 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.6344 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7132 BSD

2018 BND to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.7671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.6344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1326 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7566 to the December average rate of 0.6375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7671 was up 2.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,835 BSD
2017 Average 3,623 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 3,172 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 663.17 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7725
0.6252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to BSD 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 0.7455, compared to 0.6810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0978 BSD (High: 0.7323 / Low: 0.6345). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 BSD (High: 0.7645 / Low: 0.7535).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0978
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0528 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7566) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0572 (+8.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7566
2017 Avg (January) 0.6995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7671 0.7480 0.7566
February 0.7631 0.7517 0.7576
March 0.7645 0.7535 0.7602
April 0.7643 0.7473 0.7595
May 0.7563 0.6863 0.7403
June 0.7568 0.6619 0.6986
July 0.7444 0.6618 0.7065
August 0.7331 0.6618 0.6642
September 0.7338 0.6618 0.6772
October 0.7261 0.7062 0.7101
November 0.7323 0.6345 0.6903
December 0.7257 0.6344 0.6375