YEARLY HIGH
0.2940 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.2888 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2910 BZD

2018 BOB to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 0.2940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.2888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2908 to the December average rate of 0.2917, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2940 was up 0.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2930, 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 1,470 BZD
2017 Average 1,449 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,444 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.58 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2918
0.2906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BZD 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 0.2908, compared to 0.2912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0039 BZD (High: 0.2940 / Low: 0.2900). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BZD (High: 0.2911 / Low: 0.2907).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2916) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2895), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2916
2017 Avg (November) 0.2895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2930 0.2898 0.2908
February 0.2911 0.2907 0.2909
March 0.2911 0.2895 0.2907
April 0.2911 0.2906 0.2909
May 0.2910 0.2899 0.2909
June 0.2913 0.2899 0.2908
July 0.2931 0.2901 0.2911
August 0.2917 0.2903 0.2909
September 0.2910 0.2888 0.2907
October 0.2918 0.2907 0.2909
November 0.2940 0.2900 0.2916
December 0.2930 0.2906 0.2917