YEARLY HIGH
292.4614 SOS
YEARLY LOW
284.4295 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
287.8812 SOS

2018 BZD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 292.4614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 284.4295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0318 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 288.5100 to the December average rate of 287.6794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 292.4614 was down 1.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 295.4646, 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 1,462,307 SOS
2017 Average 1,439,593 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,422,148 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,159.19 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

289.3505
286.6044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to SOS 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 287.9621, compared to 287.8002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 287.9621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 287.8002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 7.0225 SOS (High: 292.4614 / Low: 285.4389). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5516 SOS (High: 287.8372 / Low: 287.2856).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.0225
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.7132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 288.5100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 287.5036), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0064 (+0.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 288.5100
2017 Avg (January) 287.5036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 292.4614 285.4389 288.5100
February 290.1710 287.6602 288.9165
March 291.0931 287.4563 289.1217
April 289.7991 284.5443 287.4085
May 289.0027 284.4670 286.8332
June 289.0901 284.4295 286.9827
July 289.3417 285.6796 287.6984
August 288.1121 287.3273 287.8036
September 287.8372 287.2856 287.6673
October 288.9644 287.6912 288.2884
November 288.6062 286.9816 287.6644
December 288.3641 286.9239 287.6794