YEARLY HIGH
2.0731 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.7146 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9275 XCD

2018 BND to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.0731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.7146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3585 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0448 to the December average rate of 1.7228, 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 2.0731 was up 2.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0262, 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 10,365 XCD
2017 Average 9,792 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 8,573 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,792.25 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0877
1.6896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to XCD 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 2.0147, compared to 1.8403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2646 XCD (High: 1.9793 / Low: 1.7147). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0298 XCD (High: 2.0661 / Low: 2.0363).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2646
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0298

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 0.1427 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.0448) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1540 (+8.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.0448
2017 Avg (January) 1.8908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0731 2.0214 2.0448
February 2.0624 2.0315 2.0475
March 2.0661 2.0363 2.0545
April 2.0656 2.0195 2.0526
May 2.0438 1.8546 2.0006
June 2.0454 1.7888 1.8880
July 2.0119 1.7885 1.9093
August 1.9812 1.7885 1.7950
September 1.9830 1.7885 1.8302
October 1.9624 1.9086 1.9190
November 1.9793 1.7147 1.8655
December 1.9613 1.7146 1.7228