YEARLY HIGH
0.3972 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.3470 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3729 GBP

2018 BZD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.3972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.3470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3602 to the December average rate of 0.3916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3972 was down 3.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4136, 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 1,986 GBP
2017 Average 1,931 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,735 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.13 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3953
0.3501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to GBP 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 0.3617, compared to 0.3841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0191 GBP (High: 0.3688 / Low: 0.3496). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 GBP (High: 0.3818 / Low: 0.3743).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3916) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3711), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0205 (+5.53%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3916
2017 Avg (December) 0.3711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3688 0.3496 0.3602
February 0.3617 0.3488 0.3561
March 0.3612 0.3497 0.3563
April 0.3613 0.3470 0.3539
May 0.3752 0.3646 0.3695
June 0.3804 0.3707 0.3742
July 0.3818 0.3743 0.3776
August 0.3919 0.3790 0.3868
September 0.3867 0.3748 0.3815
October 0.3917 0.3759 0.3823
November 0.3896 0.3776 0.3850
December 0.3972 0.3872 0.3916