YEARLY HIGH
825.3585 CDF
YEARLY LOW
778.6897 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
805.3752 CDF

2018 BZD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 825.3585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 778.6897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.6688 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 796.7723 to the December average rate of 806.4080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 825.3585 was up 0.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 820.0819, 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 4,126,792 CDF
2017 Average 3,625,293 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,893,448 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233,344.11 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

815.1741
795.0994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to CDF 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 802.1240, compared to 808.6264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 802.1240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 808.6264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 44.3852 CDF (High: 825.3585 / Low: 780.9733). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0950 CDF (High: 804.6266 / Low: 802.5316).

July Spread (Volatile) ±44.3852
April Spread (Stable) ±2.0950

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.1157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 806.1802) against the same month in 2017 (average: 773.1399), the exchange rate shifted by +33.0403 (+4.27%).

2018 Avg (July) 806.1802
2017 Avg (July) 773.1399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 803.3505 778.6897 796.7723
February 809.0293 795.5038 801.1760
March 810.3656 800.4326 804.7910
April 804.6266 802.5316 803.4727
May 804.6394 801.1483 803.2914
June 804.4808 801.5778 803.2403
July 825.3585 780.9733 806.1802
August 816.7882 803.6873 809.5693
September 817.1585 808.4215 813.5012
October 817.6432 800.5338 810.1077
November 815.3448 798.4491 805.9920
December 815.5739 794.9585 806.4080