2018 BND to VUV Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BND to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BND to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 81.8477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 70.0542.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7936 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.6278 to the December average rate of 70.6530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 81.8477 was up 2.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 79.9784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BND to VUV Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 79.0914, compared to 74.6953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3960 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 10.7887 VUV (High: 81.0402 / Low: 70.2516). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8550 VUV (High: 80.4070 / Low: 78.5520).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 5.8055 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 79.7225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 78.4082), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3144 (+1.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80.4070 | 78.5520 | 79.6278 |
| February | 80.8895 | 78.3503 | 79.5152 |
| March | 81.1756 | 79.3086 | 80.1557 |
| April | 81.0450 | 79.1703 | 80.4076 |
| May | 81.8477 | 73.4343 | 79.7225 |
| June | 80.7387 | 70.6741 | 75.1194 |
| July | 80.7987 | 71.8013 | 76.6778 |
| August | 79.5403 | 71.8013 | 72.0656 |
| September | 79.6129 | 71.8032 | 73.4783 |
| October | 80.6280 | 76.9253 | 78.8387 |
| November | 81.0402 | 70.2516 | 76.4585 |
| December | 79.7822 | 70.0542 | 70.6530 |