YEARLY HIGH
2.5022 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.2451 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3629 BBD

2018 EUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.5022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 2.2451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2571 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4401 to the December average rate of 2.2754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5022 was up 3.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,511 BBD
2017 Average 11,303 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 11,225 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,285.32 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4890
2.2537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to BBD 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 2.4219, compared to 2.3040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1005 BBD (High: 2.4863 / Low: 2.3857). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 BBD (High: 2.3513 / Low: 2.3283).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0906 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.4694) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3415 (+16.05%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.4694
2017 Avg (February) 2.1279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4863 2.3857 2.4401
February 2.5022 2.4384 2.4694
March 2.4915 2.4497 2.4669
April 2.4768 2.4163 2.4551
May 2.3982 2.3075 2.3644
June 2.3607 2.3125 2.3356
July 2.3513 2.3283 2.3388
August 2.3419 2.2683 2.3082
September 2.3553 2.3122 2.3302
October 2.3180 2.2629 2.2978
November 2.2911 2.2451 2.2733
December 2.2983 2.2609 2.2754