2018 FKP to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8681 BBD

YEARLY LOW

2.4985 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6708 BBD

2018 FKP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 2.8681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2.4985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3697 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7639 to the December average rate of 2.5337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8681 was up 5.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,341 BBD

2017 Average 12,889 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 12,492 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,848.39 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8399

2.5059

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 2.7526, compared to 2.5890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7526

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1420 BBD (High: 2.8440 / Low: 2.7020). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 BBD (High: 2.6588 / Low: 2.6046).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1420

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1192 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.8121) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2839 (+11.23%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.8121

2017 Avg (April) 2.5282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8440	2.7020	2.7639
February	2.8532	2.7509	2.7939
March	2.8476	2.7550	2.7940
April	2.8681	2.7539	2.8121
May	2.7218	2.6508	2.6929
June	2.6844	2.6150	2.6588
July	2.6588	2.6046	2.6351
August	2.6250	2.5386	2.5738
September	2.6540	2.5716	2.6081
October	2.6467	2.5415	2.6035
November	2.6257	2.5484	2.5800
December	2.5560	2.4985	2.5337