YEARLY HIGH
0.3600 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3408 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3508 XDR

2018 BZD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.3600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.3408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0192 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3460 to the December average rate of 0.3566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3600 was down 3.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3726, 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 1,800 XDR
2017 Average 1,793 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,704 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.16 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3585
0.3410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to XDR 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 0.3458, compared to 0.3559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0086 XDR (High: 0.3502 / Low: 0.3416). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XDR (High: 0.3555 / Low: 0.3540).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3570) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3534), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+1.04%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3570
2017 Avg (November) 0.3534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3502 0.3416 0.3460
February 0.3446 0.3408 0.3424
March 0.3447 0.3410 0.3426
April 0.3460 0.3414 0.3432
May 0.3525 0.3459 0.3490
June 0.3540 0.3497 0.3518
July 0.3562 0.3520 0.3542
August 0.3570 0.3545 0.3558
September 0.3555 0.3540 0.3548
October 0.3595 0.3554 0.3567
November 0.3600 0.3554 0.3570
December 0.3578 0.3553 0.3566