YEARLY HIGH
1.3533 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.3344 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3441 XCD

2018 BZD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.3533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.3344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3448 to the December average rate of 1.3406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3533 was down 0.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3583, 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 6,766 XCD
2017 Average 6,719 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 6,672 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.26 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3455
1.3402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to XCD 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 1.3446, compared to 1.3436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0151 XCD (High: 1.3533 / Low: 1.3382). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 XCD (High: 1.3452 / Low: 1.3430).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.3448) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.3448
2017 Avg (January) 1.3447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3533 1.3382 1.3448
February 1.3452 1.3430 1.3443
March 1.3514 1.3430 1.3450
April 1.3499 1.3434 1.3447
May 1.3468 1.3409 1.3444
June 1.3464 1.3416 1.3443
July 1.3482 1.3410 1.3446
August 1.3495 1.3432 1.3451
September 1.3457 1.3430 1.3443
October 1.3507 1.3418 1.3448
November 1.3516 1.3398 1.3421
December 1.3425 1.3344 1.3406