YEARLY HIGH
21.0792 ETB
YEARLY LOW
17.6738 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7265 ETB

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,396 ETB
2017 Average 86,930 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 88,369 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,027.17 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.1984
17.6814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.7661
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3177

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 1.3492 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 20.7712
2017 Avg (January) 15.7867

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