YEARLY HIGH
3.4622 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.4019 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4365 BOB

2018 BZD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 3.4622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 3.4019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0603 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4393 to the December average rate of 3.4284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4622 was down 0.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4937, 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 17,311 BOB
2017 Average 17,248 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 17,010 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.32 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.4409
3.4273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to BOB 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 3.4384, compared to 3.4346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0459 BOB (High: 3.4478 / Low: 3.4019). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 BOB (High: 3.4396 / Low: 3.4349).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.4398) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.4604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0206 (-0.60%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.4398
2017 Avg (September) 3.4604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4502 3.4126 3.4393
February 3.4396 3.4349 3.4376
March 3.4546 3.4349 3.4394
April 3.4412 3.4352 3.4376
May 3.4499 3.4359 3.4381
June 3.4489 3.4324 3.4383
July 3.4472 3.4122 3.4347
August 3.4447 3.4285 3.4375
September 3.4622 3.4367 3.4398
October 3.4401 3.4274 3.4380
November 3.4478 3.4019 3.4289
December 3.4410 3.4131 3.4284