YEARLY HIGH
53.6265 INR
YEARLY LOW
44.1483 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.6821 INR

2018 BND to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 53.6265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 44.1483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4782 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.1558 to the December average rate of 45.0933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.6265 was up 11.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.2997, 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 268,133 INR
2017 Average 235,811 INR
Yearly Trough Low 220,742 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,391.15 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

53.0102
44.3736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to INR 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 48.9420, compared to 48.4222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.9420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.4222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.4759 INR (High: 52.7135 / Low: 44.2376). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6580 INR (High: 49.7516 / Low: 49.0936).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.4759
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6580

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.5012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 52.2905) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.8187), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4718 (+9.35%).

2018 Avg (October) 52.2905
2017 Avg (October) 47.8187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.7737 47.5830 48.1558
February 49.3305 48.2987 48.8301
March 49.7516 49.0936 49.4416
April 50.4485 49.2592 49.8764
May 51.4230 45.8558 49.9922
June 51.1012 44.6676 47.3562
July 51.1918 45.3372 48.5152
August 51.1512 45.2099 46.1912
September 53.0065 46.9938 48.8484
October 53.6265 51.8554 52.2905
November 52.7135 44.2376 49.5946
December 50.6330 44.1483 45.0933