YEARLY HIGH
0.5007 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.4938 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4973 BSD

2018 BZD to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.5007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.4938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4976 to the December average rate of 0.4961, 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 0.5007 was down 0.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5026, 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 2,504 BSD
2017 Average 2,486 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 2,469 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.88 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4979
0.4959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to BSD 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 0.4975, compared to 0.4971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0056 BSD (High: 0.5007 / Low: 0.4952). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BSD (High: 0.4978 / Low: 0.4970).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4976) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4974), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4976
2017 Avg (January) 0.4974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5007 0.4952 0.4976
February 0.4978 0.4970 0.4974
March 0.5001 0.4969 0.4977
April 0.4995 0.4971 0.4976
May 0.4983 0.4962 0.4975
June 0.4982 0.4964 0.4974
July 0.4989 0.4962 0.4975
August 0.4994 0.4970 0.4977
September 0.4980 0.4969 0.4974
October 0.4998 0.4965 0.4976
November 0.5001 0.4958 0.4966
December 0.4968 0.4938 0.4961