YEARLY HIGH
272.3128 MRO
YEARLY LOW
147.4908 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
253.4114 MRO

2018 BND to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 272.3128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 147.4908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.8219 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.5178 to the December average rate of 227.5745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 272.3128 was down 0.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 273.1738, 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 1,361,564 MRO
2017 Average 1,304,049 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 737,454 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 624,109.62 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

274.6626
223.2937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to MRO 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 265.0100, compared to 241.8128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.1972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 265.0100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.8128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 111.7325 MRO (High: 259.2233 / Low: 147.4908). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5777 MRO (High: 271.8200 / Low: 268.2424).

October Spread (Volatile) ±111.7325
March Spread (Stable) ±3.5777

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 18.8471 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.8471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 268.5178) against the same month in 2017 (average: 250.9013), the exchange rate shifted by +17.6165 (+7.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 268.5178
2017 Avg (January) 250.9013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 272.3128 264.9637 268.5178
February 271.2270 266.9821 269.2531
March 271.8200 268.2424 270.3818
April 272.1164 266.7683 270.0100
May 268.8497 243.9647 263.3507
June 269.0532 235.3000 248.5466
July 265.3912 235.2577 251.5452
August 261.7143 235.2762 236.8638
September 262.3199 236.2700 241.8810
October 259.2233 147.4908 246.5910
November 261.4398 226.5106 246.4216
December 259.0796 226.4965 227.5745