YEARLY HIGH
14.1121 ETB
YEARLY LOW
13.5406 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7605 ETB

2018 BZD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 14.1121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 13.5406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5715 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6602 to the December average rate of 13.9872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.1121 was up 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.6945, 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 70,561 ETB
2017 Average 59,591 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 67,703 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,857.47 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.0199
13.6275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to ETB 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 13.6828, compared to 13.8383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2947 ETB (High: 14.1121 / Low: 13.8174). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0394 ETB (High: 13.7154 / Low: 13.6760).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2947
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 13.9872) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.6082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3789 (+2.78%).

2018 Avg (December) 13.9872
2017 Avg (December) 13.6082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8129 13.5406 13.6602
February 13.7165 13.6026 13.6796
March 13.7764 13.6407 13.6854
April 13.7163 13.6404 13.6730
May 13.7154 13.6760 13.6896
June 13.7366 13.6326 13.7089
July 13.8128 13.6079 13.7174
August 13.8091 13.7231 13.7565
September 13.9093 13.6864 13.7930
October 13.9749 13.7570 13.8727
November 13.9874 13.8266 13.9030
December 14.1121 13.8174 13.9872