2018 BND to EUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BND to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BND to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 0.6427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5522.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0905 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6202 to the December average rate of 0.5603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6427 was down 4.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6764, 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 EUR 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 0.6156, compared to 0.5911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0245 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0876 EUR (High: 0.6398 / Low: 0.5522). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 EUR (High: 0.6227 / Low: 0.6157).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0469 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.5982) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6437), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0455 (-7.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.6279 | 0.6147 | 0.6202 |
| February | 0.6200 | 0.6085 | 0.6136 |
| March | 0.6201 | 0.6118 | 0.6163 |
| April | 0.6227 | 0.6157 | 0.6187 |
| May | 0.6404 | 0.5732 | 0.6263 |
| June | 0.6427 | 0.5608 | 0.5982 |
| July | 0.6354 | 0.5637 | 0.6041 |
| August | 0.6295 | 0.5652 | 0.5756 |
| September | 0.6245 | 0.5622 | 0.5812 |
| October | 0.6371 | 0.6117 | 0.6181 |
| November | 0.6416 | 0.5569 | 0.6072 |
| December | 0.6398 | 0.5522 | 0.5603 |