YEARLY HIGH
1.0015 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.9875 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9947 BBD

2018 BZD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.0015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.9875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9952 to the December average rate of 0.9921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0015 was down 0.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,007 BBD
2017 Average 4,972 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,938 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.76 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9957
0.9918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to BBD 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 0.9950, compared to 0.9943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0112 BBD (High: 1.0015 / Low: 0.9903). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BBD (High: 0.9955 / Low: 0.9939).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.9952) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9953), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.9952
2017 Avg (January) 0.9953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0015 0.9903 0.9952
February 0.9955 0.9939 0.9948
March 1.0001 0.9939 0.9953
April 0.9990 0.9941 0.9951
May 0.9967 0.9923 0.9949
June 0.9964 0.9929 0.9949
July 0.9977 0.9924 0.9951
August 0.9987 0.9940 0.9954
September 0.9959 0.9939 0.9948
October 0.9996 0.9930 0.9952
November 1.0002 0.9915 0.9932
December 0.9935 0.9875 0.9921