YEARLY HIGH
35.0966 RUB
YEARLY LOW
27.6885 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.2246 RUB

2018 BZD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 35.0966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 27.6885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4081 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1949 to the December average rate of 33.5355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.0966 was up 15.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.4500, 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 175,483 RUB
2017 Average 144,972 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 138,443 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,040.37 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.1702
27.6517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to RUB 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 29.5640, compared to 32.8852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.5640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.8852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 2.8723 RUB (High: 31.3212 / Low: 28.4489). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7393 RUB (High: 28.8234 / Low: 28.0841).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.8723
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7393

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8490 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 33.6270) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.5680), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0590 (+17.71%).

2018 Avg (September) 33.6270
2017 Avg (September) 28.5680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.7076 27.8241 28.1949
February 29.0264 27.6885 28.2871
March 28.8234 28.0841 28.4328
April 31.3212 28.4489 30.2369
May 31.7370 30.4366 31.0074
June 31.7590 30.6891 31.2248
July 31.6587 30.7272 31.2693
August 33.9441 31.3259 33.0609
September 35.0966 32.5966 33.6270
October 33.2915 32.3267 32.7780
November 33.7083 32.5410 33.0403
December 34.5476 32.8989 33.5355