YEARLY HIGH
6.6760 SEK
YEARLY LOW
5.6694 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1895 SEK

2018 BND to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 6.6760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.6694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0066 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0873 to the December average rate of 5.7616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.6760 was up 3.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4678, 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 33,380 SEK
2017 Average 30,926 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 28,347 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,032.92 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.5512
5.6898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to SEK 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 6.2517, compared to 6.1274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.9775 SEK (High: 6.6747 / Low: 5.6972). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1553 SEK (High: 6.1697 / Low: 6.0143).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9775
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1553

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 0.4918 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 6.0255) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0861 (+1.45%).

2018 Avg (August) 6.0255
2017 Avg (August) 5.9394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1697 6.0143 6.0873
February 6.2692 5.9836 6.0969
March 6.3789 6.1972 6.2652
April 6.5465 6.3368 6.4277
May 6.6286 6.0391 6.4794
June 6.6747 5.6972 6.1535
July 6.6377 5.7896 6.2344
August 6.6760 5.8285 6.0255
September 6.4453 5.8088 6.0658
October 6.6302 6.3181 6.4235
November 6.6098 5.7549 6.2534
December 6.5818 5.6694 5.7616