YEARLY HIGH
2.6947 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.4044 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5547 BBD

2019 FKP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 2.6947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 2.4044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2903 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5809 to the December average rate of 2.6224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.6947 was down 6.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.8681, 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 13,473 BBD
2018 Average 13,349 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 12,022 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,451.29 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6544
2.4104
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 2.5881, compared to 2.5214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.1538 BBD (High: 2.5962 / Low: 2.4424). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 BBD (High: 2.5897 / Low: 2.5550).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1538
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0636 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.6224) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.5337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0886 (+3.50%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.6224
2018 Avg (December) 2.5337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6416 2.5032 2.5809
February 2.6635 2.5596 2.6017
March 2.6617 2.5970 2.6341
April 2.6352 2.5789 2.6044
May 2.6346 2.5213 2.5714
June 2.5503 2.5084 2.5358
July 2.5289 2.4304 2.4943
August 2.4562 2.4044 2.4307
September 2.5046 2.4130 2.4714
October 2.5962 2.4424 2.5327
November 2.5897 2.5550 2.5765
December 2.6947 2.5825 2.6224