YEARLY HIGH
0.6427 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5522 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6033 EUR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,214 EUR
2017 Average 3,209 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,761 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 452.42 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6329
0.5537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0876
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.5982
2017 Avg (June) 0.6437

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