YEARLY HIGH
0.5333 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.4548 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5027 XDR

2018 BND to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 0.5333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0784 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5261 to the December average rate of 0.4582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5333 was up 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5296, 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 2,666 XDR
2017 Average 2,612 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,274 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.08 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5329
0.4514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to XDR 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 0.5180, compared to 0.4874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0708 XDR (High: 0.5272 / Low: 0.4564). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 XDR (High: 0.5242 / Low: 0.5202).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0708
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.4941) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5227), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0286 (-5.48%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.4941
2017 Avg (June) 0.5227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5293 0.5230 0.5261
February 0.5242 0.5202 0.5215
March 0.5259 0.5217 0.5234
April 0.5257 0.5196 0.5238
May 0.5286 0.4795 0.5193
June 0.5333 0.4653 0.4941
July 0.5282 0.4707 0.5029
August 0.5238 0.4716 0.4748
September 0.5226 0.4714 0.4831
October 0.5223 0.5066 0.5091
November 0.5272 0.4564 0.4963
December 0.5222 0.4548 0.4582