YEARLY HIGH
0.7671 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6344 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7132 USD

2018 BND to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.7671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.6344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1326 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7566 to the December average rate of 0.6375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7671 was up 2.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7497, 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 3,835 USD
2017 Average 3,623 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,172 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 663.17 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7725
0.6252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to USD 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 0.7455, compared to 0.6810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0978 USD (High: 0.7323 / Low: 0.6345). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 USD (High: 0.7645 / Low: 0.7535).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0978
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 0.0528 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7566) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0570 (+8.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7566
2017 Avg (January) 0.6996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7671 0.7480 0.7566
February 0.7631 0.7517 0.7576
March 0.7645 0.7535 0.7602
April 0.7643 0.7473 0.7595
May 0.7563 0.6863 0.7403
June 0.7568 0.6619 0.6986
July 0.7444 0.6618 0.7065
August 0.7331 0.6618 0.6642
September 0.7338 0.6618 0.6772
October 0.7261 0.7062 0.7101
November 0.7323 0.6345 0.6903
December 0.7257 0.6344 0.6375