2018 BND to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BND to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BND to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 21.0792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 17.6738.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4054 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7712 to the December average rate of 17.9745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.0792 was up 2.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.5141, 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 ETB 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 20.5010, compared to 18.9519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5490 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.7661 ETB (High: 20.4399 / Low: 17.6738). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3177 ETB (High: 21.0240 / Low: 20.7062).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.3492 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 20.7712) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.7867), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9845 (+31.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0792 | 20.4652 | 20.7712 |
| February | 21.0369 | 20.6249 | 20.8358 |
| March | 21.0240 | 20.7062 | 20.9053 |
| April | 21.0186 | 20.5711 | 20.8715 |
| May | 20.7971 | 18.8696 | 20.3706 |
| June | 20.7503 | 18.2277 | 19.2515 |
| July | 20.5352 | 18.1005 | 19.4786 |
| August | 20.1987 | 18.1989 | 18.3582 |
| September | 20.3322 | 18.2245 | 18.7803 |
| October | 20.0353 | 19.6007 | 19.7964 |
| November | 20.3462 | 17.8353 | 19.3237 |
| December | 20.4399 | 17.6738 | 17.9745 |