YEARLY HIGH
7.1349 SCR
YEARLY LOW
6.6003 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7726 SCR

2018 BZD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 7.1349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 6.6003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5346 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9233 to the December average rate of 6.7834, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.1349 was up 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.0482, 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 35,675 SCR
2017 Average 33,768 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 33,001 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,673.14 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9452
6.6823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to SCR 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 6.7705, compared to 6.7748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3742 SCR (High: 7.1349 / Low: 6.7607). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0352 SCR (High: 6.7863 / Low: 6.7511).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3742
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0352

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1509 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.7907) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.7550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0357 (+0.53%).

2018 Avg (September) 6.7907
2017 Avg (September) 6.7550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0494 6.8051 6.9233
February 6.9682 6.6003 6.7724
March 7.0152 6.6876 6.7903
April 6.8448 6.6884 6.7042
May 6.9855 6.6748 6.7119
June 6.7447 6.6787 6.7207
July 6.7746 6.7189 6.7397
August 6.7863 6.7511 6.7642
September 7.1349 6.7607 6.7907
October 6.9081 6.7670 6.7914
November 6.8356 6.7620 6.7791
December 6.9161 6.7357 6.7834