YEARLY HIGH
0.2282 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.1887 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2037 BND

2018 BOB to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.2282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.1887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0395 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1912 to the December average rate of 0.2271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2282 was up 8.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,141 BND
2017 Average 995 BND
Yearly Trough Low 943 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197.62 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2308
0.1867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BND 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 0.1944, compared to 0.2131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0292 BND (High: 0.2282 / Low: 0.1990). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BND (High: 0.1921 / Low: 0.1893).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+7.65%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2102
2017 Avg (November) 0.1952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1939 0.1887 0.1912
February 0.1925 0.1896 0.1910
March 0.1921 0.1893 0.1903
April 0.1935 0.1892 0.1906
May 0.2110 0.1913 0.1956
June 0.2189 0.1911 0.2076
July 0.2202 0.1945 0.2057
August 0.2195 0.1982 0.2181
September 0.2189 0.1974 0.2138
October 0.2047 0.2000 0.2038
November 0.2282 0.1990 0.2102
December 0.2282 0.1993 0.2271