2018 BND to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5706 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.4946 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5338 GBP

2018 BND to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.5706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.4946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0759 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5476 to the December average rate of 0.5032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5706 was down 2.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5833, 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 2,853 GBP

2017 Average 2,812 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,473 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.60 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5545

0.4985

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to GBP 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 0.5416, compared to 0.5259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5416

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0744 GBP (High: 0.5706 / Low: 0.4961). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 GBP (High: 0.5497 / Low: 0.5360).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0744

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5351) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5580), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0229 (-4.11%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5351

2017 Avg (November) 0.5580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5568	0.5373	0.5476
February	0.5496	0.5348	0.5424
March	0.5497	0.5360	0.5442
April	0.5482	0.5317	0.5402
May	0.5585	0.5072	0.5498
June	0.5651	0.4946	0.5255
July	0.5624	0.5015	0.5361
August	0.5701	0.5042	0.5162
September	0.5610	0.4989	0.5193
October	0.5660	0.5358	0.5455
November	0.5706	0.4961	0.5351
December	0.5691	0.4965	0.5032