2018 BND to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BND to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BND to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 136.8237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 112.9310.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8927 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.2132 to the December average rate of 113.4844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 136.8237 was up 2.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 133.8794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BND to DJF 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 132.4279, compared to 121.2263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.2016 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 17.4340 DJF (High: 130.3721 / Low: 112.9381). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9573 DJF (High: 135.3250 / Low: 133.3677).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 9.3911 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 135.2132) against the same month in 2017 (average: 125.0348), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1784 (+8.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 136.8237 | 133.5617 | 135.2132 |
| February | 136.1628 | 133.2388 | 134.5314 |
| March | 135.3250 | 133.3677 | 134.6053 |
| April | 135.0583 | 132.1885 | 134.3488 |
| May | 134.5194 | 121.4368 | 131.5112 |
| June | 134.7158 | 117.8155 | 124.3574 |
| July | 132.5095 | 117.5494 | 125.7259 |
| August | 130.5272 | 117.7943 | 118.2537 |
| September | 130.6280 | 117.7973 | 120.6034 |
| October | 129.2486 | 125.7062 | 126.4150 |
| November | 130.3721 | 112.9381 | 122.8755 |
| December | 129.1769 | 112.9310 | 113.4844 |